height adjustment FORD E SERIES 2018 Owners Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual..........................................5
Symbols Glossary............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
California Proposition 65..............................9
Perchlorate.........................................................9
Ford Credit..........................................................9
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................12
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................13
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview.......................14
Child Safety
General Information......................................15
Installing Child Restraints...........................16
Booster Seats.................................................20
Child Restraint Positioning.........................22
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................25
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................26
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................28
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................28
Seatbelt Extension.......................................29
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................30
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................31
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......36
Airbag Disposal..............................................36
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................37
Remote Control..............................................37
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................39
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................40
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................43
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................45
Voice Control..................................................45
Cruise Control.................................................45
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.......................................46
Windshield Washers....................................46
Lighting
General Information.....................................47
Lighting Control..............................................47
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................48
Daytime Running Lamps...........................48
Direction Indicators......................................48
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................49
Exterior Mirrors...............................................49
Interior Mirror..................................................50
Sun Visors........................................................50
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................51
Warning Lamps and Indicators................52
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All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the first type of lockingmode. The front outboard passengerseatbelt has both types of locking modesdescribed as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed asmall length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt will stillretract to remove any slack in the shoulderbelt. The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic LockingMode
Use this mode any time a child safety seat,except a booster, is installed in thepassenger front seating position. SeeChild Safety (page 15).
How to Use the Automatic LockingMode
1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until the entire belt is pulledout.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This indicates the seatbelt is now in theautomatic locking mode.
How to Disengage the AutomaticLocking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt heightadjuster so that the belt rests acrossthe middle of your shoulder. Failureto adjust the safety belt properly couldreduce the effectiveness of the safety beltand increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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2. Release the wiper blade lock (A) andseparate the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place. Lower the wiper arm and bladeback on the windshield. The wiper arms willautomatically return to their normal positionwhen you turn the ignition on.
•Replace wiper blades at least once peryear for optimum performance.
•You can improve poor wiper quality bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
We properly aim the headlamps on yourvehicle at the assembly plant. If yourvehicle has been in an accident, have anauthorized dealer check the alignment ofyour headlamps.
Vertical Aim AdjustmentProcedure
You can only adjust the headlampsvertically. Your vehicle does not requirehorizontal aim adjustments.
8 feet (2.4 meters).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 feet (7.6 meters).C
Horizontal reference line.D
To adjust the headlamps:
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at thisheight.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
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Scheduled Maintenance Record............277Scheduled Maintenance...........................270Seatbelt Extension........................................29Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................27Seatbelts...........................................................25Principle of Operation.........................................25Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................28Conditions of operation.....................................28Seats...................................................................68Security..............................................................43Sitting in the Correct Position...................68Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................185Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189Special Notices................................................10New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................10Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles.........................................11On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector.............................................................11Special Instructions.............................................10Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............11Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................275Exceptions.............................................................277Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................95Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................73Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................73Failure to Start.......................................................74Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................74Important Ventilating Information.................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................74Starting and Stopping the Engine............73General Information............................................73Steering.............................................................96Steering Wheel...............................................45Sun Visors.........................................................50Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................50Supplementary Restraints System.........30Principle of Operation........................................30Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......237911 Assist................................................................237SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only).....................................................241Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................239SYNC™ AppLink™......................................245SYNC Mobile Apps............................................245SYNC™.............................................................219General Information..........................................219SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................256
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............194The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................124Tire Care...........................................................167Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................169Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................167Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................170Temperature A B C.............................................168Traction AA A B C...............................................168Treadwear.............................................................168Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........186Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................187Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................187TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................166Towing a Trailer.............................................102Load Placement.................................................102Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......113Emergency Towing..............................................113Recreational Towing...........................................113Towing..............................................................102Traction Control..............................................92Principle of Operation........................................92Trailer Sway Control....................................103Transmission Code Designation.............198Transmission...................................................86Transporting the Vehicle.............................121
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