User manual FORD EXPEDITION

Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 150 200 207 208 92 98 127 2 4 20 60 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the 2 Introduction contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package. Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. 3 Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Driver side air bag (pg. 78) Headlamp control (pg. 20) LOW FUEL F H E L 40 50 60 80 · 100 60 · 70 30 · 20 40· 000005 120 · 80 90 1 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS 20·km/h ·140 · -+ -+ H 18 C 8 10 0 0000 100 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 6 4X4 ON RES SET ACCEL P OFF COAST SRS Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 38) Rear window defroster control (pg. 22) Speed control (pg. 33) 4 Instrumentation Gearshift (includes overdrive button) (pg. 104) Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 23) VOL-PUSH ON AM FM FM 1 FM 1 BASS TREB ST BAL FADE AUTO SET SEEK DISCS REW 1 TUNE SCAN EJ DOLBY 8 NR TAPE CD FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 LO A4WD LO FLOOR PANEL PANEL HI OFF OFF PANEL PANEL & & FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR 4H 4L 2H FLR& DEF DEF HI COOL COOL WARM WARM DEF FLR & DEF 4WD Control (pg. 23) Climate controls (pg. 23) 5 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR BRAKE 40 60 30 20 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 3 2 THEFT 4 FUEL DOOR ABS L H 18 C 8 ! -+ 10 0 20 km/h 160 90 1 0 5 6 FUEL RESET CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 4X4 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 RPM X1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD P RN D 21 Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is low. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after 6 LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE Instrumentation the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. 7 Instrumentation If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 8 Instrumentation Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. BRAKE ! ABS 9 Instrumentation SecuriLock anti-theft system This light indicates the anti-theft alarm system is armed. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON/START. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: · engine coolant temperature is very high · engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine 10 THEFT Instrumentation oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is selected. LOW RANGE Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 range is selected. 4x4 Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4­wheel drive) is engaged. Check air suspension Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter. A4WD CHECK SUSP 11 Instrumentation Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. LOW WASH DOOR AJAR FUEL RESET 12 Instrumentation Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened. GAUGES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR BRAKE 40 60 30 20 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 3 2 1 0 THEFT FUEL DOOR ABS 4 5 6 FUEL RESET 4X4 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE L H 18 C 8 ! -+ 10 0 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 RPM X1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD P RN D 21 Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less F E 13 Instrumentation than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 14 H C Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 50 60 80 100 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 3 2 1 0 4 FUEL DOOR 5 6 RPM X1000 15 Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 18 8 Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the "H" and "L"). If the gauge indicates low pressure, switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status. The appearance of your vehicle's trip computer may differ 16 H L Instrumentation depending on your vehicle's option package, but the functions are the same. The trip computer only works when the ignition is in the ON position. Trip computer features follow: Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the trip computer display from metric to English units. Press again to change from English to metric units. MODE RESET MILES TO EMPTY E/M Mode control Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows: Compass display. Refer to Electronic compass in the Controls and features chapter for more information. Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to empty may be inaccurate: 1. with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will eventually recover. MODE RESET MILES TO EMPTY E/M 17 Instrumentation 2. if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. 3. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds when you have approximately the following amounts of fuel left before you run out: · 80 km (50 miles) · 40 km (25 miles) · 16 km (10 miles) Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle's average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset. · To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is displayed (no other display is resettable). 2. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously. Instantaneous fuel economy. The display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle. MODE RESET E/M MILES TO EMPTY 18 Instrumentation Press the MODE control one final time to turn the trip computer display off. MODE RESET MILES TO EMPTY E/M 19 Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the desired position: -- OFF. -- Parking lamps on. -- Headlamps on. P PULL FOR FOG Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamps are in the position. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light (located to the right of the control) will illuminate. Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only) The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: · the vehicle is running · the parking brake is released · the headlamp system is in the OFF position P PULL FOR FOG 20 Controls and features The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation. · Rotate up to brighten. · Rotate down to dim. Use to control the dome lamps. · Rotate all the way up to turn on. · Rotate all the way down to override. AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. · To turn autolamps on, rotate the control up. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward. 21 Controls and features · To turn autolamps off, rotate the control down until it clicks. · A small LED illuminates next to the autolamp control to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on by the autolamps. · Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the position and pull for fog. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. · The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again. 22 Controls and features 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the Control-Trac 4WD. Refer to Control trac automatic four-wheel drive system in the Driving chapter for more information. A4WD 4H 4L 2H AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to the "Audio Guide" for instructions on how to operate the audio system. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system LO PANEL OFF PANEL & FLOOR FLOOR FLR & DEF DEF A/C MAX A/C HI COOL WARM Fan speed control LO Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. COOL WARM 23 Controls and features Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. PANEL A/C MAX A/C OFF PANEL & FLOOR FLOOR FLR & DEF DEF The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except PANEL and FLOOR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. · MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. · A/C-Uses outside air to cool the 24 Controls and features vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. PANEL-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. PANEL & FLOOR-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. FLOOR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. · · · · 25 Controls and features · FLR & DEF-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. -Distributes outside · DEF air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. Operating tips · In humid weather, select DEF before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. · To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. · Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped). 26 Controls and features · Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). · If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. · When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. 27 Controls and features Rear console climate controls (if equipped) Depending on the equipment package of your vehicle, the rear console may not be equipped with rear console audio/climate controls. Turn the air distribution control to the desired airflow position. The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the rear climate control console controls to work. Turn the fan speed control to the desired position. - VOLUME + MODE - VOLUME + MODE SEEK MEMORY SEEK MEMORY for air to flow through Select these vents: ­ VOLUME + BAND SEEK MEMORY 28 Controls and features Select for air to flow through these vents: ­ VOLUME + BAND SEEK MEMORY Auxiliary A/C-heater controls (if equipped) The auxiliary A/C-heater feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool the vehicle. Besides the driver's overhead control panel for the front seat occupants, the second row auxiliary A/C-heater controls allow the rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through a second control panel above the second row. 29 Controls and features OFF In order for the auxiliary A/C-heater controls to function, the driver's auxiliary A/C-heater control must be set to REAR. REAR HI COOL WARM PANEL FLOOR LO PANEL OFF PANEL & FLOOR FLOOR FLR & DEF DEF The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the auxiliary A/C-heater to operate. When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to FLOOR, airflow only occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in the driver's side rear quarter trim panel. When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to PANEL, airflow occurs from the overhead 2nd and 3rd row vents. Turn the fan speed control knob to the desired speed. HI COOL WARM OFF LO HI 30 Controls and features Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature. COOL WARM OFF LO You can get warm or cool air through either the overhead registers or floor vent by turning the auxiliary mode selector: · Far left for airflow to the overhead registers. · Far right for airflow to the rear floor vent. · Anywhere between PANEL and FLOOR to vary airflow between the outlets. HI COOL WARM PANEL FLOOR PANEL FLOOR 31 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL · Push down to activate the left turn signal. · Push up to activate the right turn signal. 3 2 1 4 5 32 Controls and features SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on · Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. To turn speed control off · Press OFF or · Turn off the vehicle ignition. ON OFF Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. 33 Controls and features To set a speed · Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). RES SET ACCEL COAST If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. 34 Controls and features To set a higher set speed · Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or · Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or · Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed · Press and hold CST/COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or · Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or RES SET ACCEL COAST RES SET ACCEL COAST 35 Controls and features · Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. RES SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control · Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. ON OFF 36 Controls and features To return to a previously set speed · Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). RES SET ACCEL COAST TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 37 Controls and features HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. Rear window wiper/washer controls Rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either position. From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position. For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 2 -- One second interval rear wiper. 38 Controls and features INT 1 -- Ten second interval rear wiper. OFF -- Rear wiper and washer off. Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle's speed increases. HIGH BEAMS Push forward to activate. FLASH TO PASS Pull back to activate and release to deactivate. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third and forth gear. 39 Controls and features Deactivating overdrive Press the transmission control at the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light TCIL (OFF) will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever The transmission will operate in gears one through three. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control again. The TCIL (OFF) will no longer be illuminated. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. OVERDRIVE OVERDRIVE OFF 40 Controls and features Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers: · Place Velcro hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control. · Place transmitter into storage compartment, control down. · Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin door as needed. · Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter. 41 Controls and features One-touch moon roof (if equipped) · Press and release the rear portion of the moon roof control to open. · Press and hold (as desired) the front portion of the moon roof control to close. · To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the control a second time. · The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. · To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves. Message center For information on the message center, refer to Electronic message center in the Instrumentation chapter. Electronic compass (if equipped) The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. 42 VENT ROOF VENT Controls and features Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 1 2 3 13 4 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 14 43 Controls and features 2. Locate the compass module mounted at the base of the mirror. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Insert an appropriate diameter rod (paperclip) into the small hole underneath the compass module and gently press the switch for 1 to 2 seconds until ZONE and the current zone setting is displayed on the trip computer. 5. Release the switch, then slowly press down again. Press the switch repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the trip computer. 6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for greater than two seconds. Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle.