height adjustment FORD E SERIES 2019 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................5
Symbols Glossary............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
Perchlorate........................................................11
Ford Credit.........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................12
Special Notices...............................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment...........................................................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................16
Child Safety
General Information......................................17
Installing Child Restraints...........................18
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning........................25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment....................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................30
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................31
Seatbelt Extension........................................31
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................32
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................33
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......37
Airbag Disposal..............................................38
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................39
Remote Control.............................................39
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................................41
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................42
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................45
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................47
Voice Control...................................................47
Cruise Control.................................................47
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.......................................48
Windshield Washers....................................48
Lighting
General Information....................................49
Lighting Control.............................................49
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................50
Daytime Running Lamps...........................50
Direction Indicators......................................50
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................51
Exterior Mirrors................................................51
Interior Mirror...................................................52
Sun Visors........................................................52
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................53
Warning Lamps and Indicators................54
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............57
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Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt lowacross the hips below the belly and wornas tight as comfort allows. Position theshoulder belt to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle isinvolved in a crash, have the seatbeltsand associated components inspectedas soon as possible. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
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 a
small 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 17).
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.
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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 beltheight adjuster so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.Failure to adjust the safety belt properlycould reduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the risk of injuryin a crash.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt sothe belt rests across the middle of yourshoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1. Press the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down onthe height adjuster to make sure it islocked in place.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and anindicator chime will sound if thedriver seatbelt has not beenfastened when the vehicle's ignition isturned on.
Conditions of operation
ThenIf
The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates andthe indicator chime sounds for a fewseconds.
The driver seatbelt is not buckled beforethe ignition switch is turned to the on posi-tion...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime turn off.The driver seatbelt is buckled while thewarning lamp is illuminated and the indic-ator chime is sounding...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime remain off.The driver seatbelt is buckled before theignition switch is turned to the on position...
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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.
4.On the wall or screen, you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, youwill need to adjust the headlamp.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp.
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Reprogramming the Remote Control..........40Sounding the Panic Alarm.................................41Removing a Headlamp...............................157Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............165Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl..............................................................41Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................129Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................129Roadside Assistance....................................119Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................120Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................119Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................119Roadside Emergencies................................119Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................116Running Out of Fuel......................................79Filling a Portable Fuel Container...................80
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Safety Precautions.........................................77Satellite Radio................................................221Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................222Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............222SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service..................222Troubleshooting.................................................223Scheduled Maintenance Record...........283Scheduled Maintenance...........................276Seatbelt Extension.........................................31Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30Seatbelts............................................................27Principle of Operation.........................................27Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................30Conditions of operation.....................................30Seats...................................................................69
Security..............................................................45Sitting in the Correct Position...................69Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................187Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192Special Notices................................................12Fleet Telematics Modem....................................13FordPass Connect.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles........................................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................281Exceptions............................................................283Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................96Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................74Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................74Failure to Start.......................................................75Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................75Important Ventilating Information.................75Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................75Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................75Starting and Stopping the Engine............74General Information............................................74Steering.............................................................98Steering Wheel................................................47Sun Visors.........................................................52Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................52Supplementary Restraints System.........32Principle of Operation.........................................32Symbols Glossary.............................................5SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................243911 Assist...............................................................243SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................247Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................245
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