Ford Excursion (2005 year). Manual — part 15

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

Tow/Haul feature (5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped)

To activate, press the transmission
control switch (TCS) located on the
gearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicator
light will illuminate on the gearshift
lever or in the instrument cluster,
depending on how your vehicle is
equipped. The transmission will operate in all gears. Press the
transmission control switch again to deactivate Tow/Haul mode. When
you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically
return to normal mode with Tow/Haul feature deactivated, refer to the
Driving chapter for more information.

Overdrive cancel (4–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped)

To deactivate overdrive, press the
transmission control switch (TCS)
located on the gearshift. The OFF
indicator light will illuminate on the
gearshift. The transmission will
operate in all gears except
overdrive. Press the transmission control switch again to return to
normal overdrive mode. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission
control switch operation refer to the Driving chapter.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

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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.

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.

Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)

When closing the power
quarter rear windows, you

should verify they are free of
obstructions and ensure that
children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings.

Press the

portion of the VENT

control to open the power rear quarter windows.

Press the

portion of the VENT control to close the power rear

quarter windows.

RESET

VENT

VENT

MODE

E/M

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use
the power point.

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.

The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,
a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should
supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a
blown fuse.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

There are up to four auxiliary power points in the following locations:
• Located on the instrument panel.

• Located on the back side of the

center console (Accessible from
the second row seats).

POWER POINT

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• Located in the left side storage

compartment in the third row
seating position.

• Located on the right trim panel in

the rear cargo area.

POWER WINDOWS

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.

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