Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 35

Note:

Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

(If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note:

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note:

Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

Windshield Wiper De-icer

(If Equipped)

The windshield wiper de-icer turns on in
low temperatures.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.

Note:

Make sure you have a cabin air filter

installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance

(page 489).

For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.

REMOTE START

(If Equipped)

You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display.

The system adjusts the interior
temperature depending on your chosen
settings during remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments.

You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•

Heated seats.

•

Cooled seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

Automatic Settings

In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high
(if available, and AUTO is on in the
information display).

In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated or cooled seats do not
turn on.

In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high
(if available, and AUTO is on in the
information display). The heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion

and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor.

Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in

serious injury in the event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during

heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck

injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust
the head restraint when your vehicle is
moving.

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when

the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.

Note:

Adjust the seatback to an upright

driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Front Seat Manual Head
Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing foam and
structure.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold button C.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1.

Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Note:

You cannot remove front seat head

restraints that have entertainment system
video screens.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Tilting Manual Head Restraints (If
Equipped)

The front seat head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:

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1.

Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

Second Row Outermost Head
Restraints

The outermost head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you can fold them
rearward.

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing foam and
structure.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

C

A fold button.

D

Removing the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold both C buttons.

2. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Note:

Make sure the head restraint fold

button is facing the outboard side of the
seat.

Folding the Head Restraint

1.

Press button D to fold the head
restraint.

2. Pull the head restraint up to place it

back to the upright position.

Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing foam and
structure.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.