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Before
driving
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
5
Controls
and
features
20
Seating
and
safety
restraints
72
Starting
and
driving
Starting
100
Driving
107
Roadside
emergencies
134
Servicing
Maintenance
and
care
155
Capacities
and
specifications
213
Reporting
safety
defects
221
Index
222
Contents
1
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Icons and Warnings
2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
3
Information this Guide
3
Special Notices
3
Instrumentation
5
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights and Chimes
7
Low Fuel
7
Engine Coolant Temperature
7
Charging System
8
Door Ajar
8
Oil Pressure
8
Low Washer Fluid
8
Brake System Warning
9
Safety Belt
9
Air Bag Readiness
9
Check Engine Warning Light
9
Transmission Control Indicator Light
10
Automatic Four Wheel Drive Indicator
10
4X4
10
4X4 Low Range
10
Turn Signal
11
Anti-Lock Brake System
11
Anti-Theft System
11
Fuel Reset
11
Check Air Suspension
12
Testing Warning Lights
12
Safety Belt Warning Chime
12
Supplemental Restraint System Warning Chime
12
Instrument Cluster Gauges
13
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
13
Speedometer
13
Fuel Gauge
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Tachometer
14
Charging System Gauge
15
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
15
Trip Computer
16
Trip Odometer
16
Selectable Features
17
English/Metric Display
17
Compass
17
Fuel Range
17
Fuel Economy
18
Headlamp/Foglamp Control
19
Foglamp Control
19
Controls and Features
19
Autolamp Control
20
Daytime Running Light
20
Controls and Features
20
Panel Dimmer Control
21
4WD Control
22
Auxiliary Power Point
22
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
23
Audio System
23
Air Suspension Load Leveling On/Off Switch
24
Rear Window Defroster
25
Climate Control
26
Parking Brake
26
Operating the Instrument Panel Controls
26
Instrument Panel Vents
27
Temperature
27
Fan Speed
28
Airflow and Air Conditioning
28
Controlling Airflow
28
Air Conditioning
31
OFF Position
32
Maximum Heating
32
Maximum Cooling
32
Ventilating with Outside Air
33
Defrosting Windshield
33
Auxiliary A/C Controls
34
Rear Console Climate Controls
36
Positions of the Ignition Switch
39
To Set a Speed
40
To Turn Speed Control On/Off
40
Speed Control
40
To Set a Higher Speed
41
To Set a Lower Set Speed
42
To Return to a Set Speed
42
To Disengage Speed Control
42
Front Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
43
Front Washer
44
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
45
Flash to Pass
46
Turn Signals
46
Deactivating Overdrive
47
Activating Overdrive
47
Overdrive Control
47
Hazard Flasher Control
48
Tilt Steering
49
Compass Display
50
Compass Zone Adjustment
51
Compass Calibration Adjustment
51
Overhead Lamps
53
Map Lamps
53
Courtesy Lamps
53
Illuminated Entry System
53
Forward Storage bin
54
Installing a Garage Door Opener
54
One-Touch Moon Roof
55
Power Quarter Rear Windows
56
Power Windows
57
Driver—Side Window Control
57
Passenger-Side Window Controls
58
Accessory Delay
58
Childproof Locks
59
Driver and Passenger Controls
59
Power Door Locks
59
Signal Mirrors
60
Power Mirrors
60
Heated Outside Mirrors
60
Rear Liftgate
61
Replacing the Tissue Box
64
Hooking Floor Mat
64
Installing the Floor Mats
64
Compact Disc Changer
65
Removing the Floor Mat
65
Spare Tire and Jack
65
Passive Anti-Theft System
66
Programming Spare Keys
66
Remote Entry System
67
Unlocking the Doors
68
Locking the Doors
68
Sounding a Panic Alarm
68
Replacing the Batteries
69
Replacing Lost Transmitters
69
Additional Information about Remote Entry and Anti-Theft Systems
69
Manually Adjusting the Front Seats
71
Split Bench Seats
71
Front Seats
71
Seating and Safety Restraints
71
Using the Armrest
72
Manually Adjusting the Captain’s Chair
72
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
72
Seating and Safety Restraints
72
Rear Seats
73
Adjusting the Power Driver’s Front Seat
73
Adjusting the Power Captain’s Chair
73
Rear Seat Head Rests
73
Returning the Seat to Upright
74
Rear Fold Seat
74
Folding down the Rear Seats
74
Third Rear Seat
75
Entering the Third Row Seat
75
Removing the Third Row Seat
76
Installing the Third Row Seat
78
Safety Restraints Precautions
79
Using Safety Restraints Properly
80
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
80
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
81
Automatic Locking Mode
81
Vehicle Sensitive Locking Mode
81
Using Automatic Locking Mode
82
Canceling Automatic Locking Mode
82
Adjusting the Lap Belt
82
Front Seat Safety Belt Height Adjustment
83
To Shorten the Belt
83
To Lengthen the Belt
83
Safety Belt Maintenance
84
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
84
To Raise the Height of the Shoulder Belt
84
Conditions of Operation
85
Safety Belt Indicator Light and Warning Chime
85
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
86
Children and Air Bags
87
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
88
Determining if the System Is Operational
89
The SRS Consists of
89
Safety Restraints for Children
90
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
90
Important Child Restraint Precautions
90
Children and Safety Belts
91
Installig Child Safety Seats in the Rear Seating Positions
93
Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
94
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
97
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
97
Tether Anchor Hardware
98
Using a Tether Strap
98
Before Starting Your Vehicle
99
Important Safety Precautions
99
Starting
99
Preparing to Start the Vehicle
100
Starting Your Vehicle
102
Starting the Engine
102
Using the Engine Block Heater
103
In Fresh Air
104
Important Ventilating Information
104
Adjust the Heating or Air Conditioning to Bring
104
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
105
Brakes
106
Using ABS
106
Braking with ABS
107
Driving
107
Steering
108
To Engage the Parking Brake
108
To Disengage the Parking Brake
108
Speed Sensitive Steering
109
Understanding the Traction-Lok Rear Axle
110
Air Suspension System
110
Air Suspension Service System Switch
112
Check Air Suspension Light
112
Automatic Transmission Operation
113
Brake-Shift Interlock
116
Control Track-Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
118
Positions of the Control Trac System
118
Shifting to 2H
119
Shifting to A4WD
119
Using the Control Trac System
119
Shifting from 4H to 4L
120
Shifting from A4WD to 4H
120
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
121
Loading Your Vehicle
122
Driving with a Heavy Load
124
Using the Luggage Rack
125
To Remove the Front Crossbar
125
To Adjust the Rear Crossbar
125
Trailer Towing
126
Trailer Towing Table
127
Preparing to Tow
128
Calculating Trailer Loads
128
Trailer Weight Range
129
Using Trailer Brakes
129
Using Safety Chains
129
Using Trailer Lamps
130
Using a Hitch
130
Using a Load-Equalizing Hitch
130
Driving While Towing a Trailer
131
Towing Behind Another Vehicle
131
Using a Step Bumper
132
Servicing While Towing
132
Fuel Consumption
132
Hazard Lights Control
133
Roadside Emergencies
133
Fuses and Relays
134
Fuse Ratings
135
Power Network Box
136
Engine Mini Fuse Box
138
Primary Battery Fuses
139
Junction Box
140
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
143
Spare Tire Information
143
Changing the Tires
143
Removing the Jack Handle
144
Removing the Jack and Tools
144
Removing the Spare Tire
144
Tire Change Procedure
145
Removing Flat Tire and Installing Spare
146
Front (4X2)
147
Front (4X4)
147
Rear
148
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
150
Jump Starting Your Battery
150
Connecting the Jumper Cables
151
Jump Starting
151
Removing the Jumper Cables
152
Wrecker Towing
153
Maintenance and Care
154
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
154
Service Recommendations
154
Opening the Hood
155
Maintenance and Care
155
Working with the Engine off
156
Working with the Engine on
157
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
157
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
158
Checking the Engine Oil
159
Adding Engine Oil
160
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
161
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
161
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
163
What You Should Know about Washer Fluid
163
Checking and Adding Engine Coolant
164
Washer Fluid in the Liftgate Reservoir
164
Coolant Refill Capacity
166
Recycled Engine Coolant
166
Severe Winter Climate
167
Checking the Cooling System Hoses
167
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
168
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
168
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
169
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
169
Checking and Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
171
Rear Axle Maintenance
174
Traction-Lok Rear Axle
175
Battery
175
Servicing Your Battery
176
Relearning Idle Conditions
177
Air Cleaner Filter Maintenance
178
Changing the Air Filter
178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades
178
Replacing Front Wiper Blades
179
Replacing Rear Wiper Blades
180
Important Tire Maintenance Information
181
Information about Tire Quality Grades
181
Treadwear
181
Temperature a B C
182
Traction a B C
182
Checking the Tire Pressure
183
Rotating the Tires
183
Four Tire Rotation
184
Five Tire Rotation
184
Replacing the Tires
184
Using Snow Tires and Traction Devices
186
Fuel Information
187
Choosing the Right Fuel
189
Octane Recommendations
190
Fuel Quality
190
Cleaner Air
191
Filling the Fuel Tank
191
Calculating Fuel Economy
192
What to Know about the Emission Control System
193
Important Emission Control Information
195
Preparing Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance
195
Testing
195
Replacing the Exterior Bulbs
197
Replacement Bulbs
198
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
198
Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
200
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
202
To Change the High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
202
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
203
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
203
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
204
Bulb Specifications
204
Aiming the Headlamps
205
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
205
Washing Your Vehicle
205
Waxing Your Vehicle
206
Repairing Paint Chips
206
Cleaning the Wheels
207
Cleaning the Engine
207
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
208
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
209
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
209
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
210
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
210
Cleaning Leather Seats
210
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
211
Capacities and Specifications
212
Motorcraft Part Numbers
212
Refill Capacities
213
Capacities and Specifications
213
Lubricant Specifications
214
Engine Data
217
Vehicle Dimensions
217
Vehicle Identification Tag
218
Vehicle Identification Number
219
Engine Number
219
Reporting Safety Defects
220
Index
221
Filling Station Information
224
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Model
1997 Expedition
Category
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Language
English
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