Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 12

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. See Instrument Cluster (page
101). Routine maintenance of the airbag is
not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

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The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.

•

The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.

•

A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•

The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

•

The design of the seatbelt
pretensioners and rear inflatable belts
is to activate in frontal, near-frontal
and side crashes, and in rollovers.

•

The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes.
Side airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.

•

The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
•

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

•

This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Note:

Changes or modifications not

expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:
•

Weather conditions.

•

Nearby radio towers.

•

Structures around the vehicle.

•

Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note:

Make sure you lock your vehicle

before leaving it unattended.

Note:

If you are within range of your vehicle,

the remote control will operate if you
unintentionally press any button.

Intelligent Access

(If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorizes your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
•

You touch the unlock sensor on the
back of the door handle with the
intelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m)
of your vehicle.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press the unlock button on the
transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See Remote
Control

(page 52).

REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

(If

Equipped)

Note:

A two-button remote control

operates similarly.

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The integrated keyhead
transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and
starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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Press the button to release the key blade.
Press and hold the button to fold the key
blade back in when not in use.

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Note:

Your vehicle keys came with a

security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Intelligent Access Key

(If Equipped)

Note:

You may not be able to shift out of

park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

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The intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to use the
push button start.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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Note:

Your vehicle keys came with a

security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Using the Key Blade

The key cylinder is under the driver side
door handle. To access the cylinder:

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1.

Pull the handle and hold it.

2. While holding the handle outward,

identify the cylinder and insert the key
blade into the slot.

3. Actuate the cylinder to unlock or lock

the door.

Replacing the Battery

Note:

Refer to local regulations when

disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note:

Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note:

Replacing the battery does not erase

the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
119).

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.