child restraint FORD E450 2009 Owner's Guide

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that
keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the
stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and
rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck
and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings below
also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s
hips.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh
sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this
condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster
seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
The importance of shoulder belts
Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s
head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should
never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a
booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat.
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Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not
stay positioned on the shoulder during use.
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.
WARNING:Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all
safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer
finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate
properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer toInteriorin theCleaning
chapter.
WARNING:Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the
safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above
conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a
collision.
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NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in
the various driving conditions that
are encountered on streets,
highways and off-road. Utility
vehicles and trucks are not designed
for cornering at speeds as high as
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions.
WARNING:Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must:
•Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
•Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
•Keep tires properly inflated;
•Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
•Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
WARNING:In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use
appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study yourOwner’s Guideand any supplements for specific information
about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional
precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................201
Air cleaner filter ...............302–304
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................110
and child safety seats ............112
description ..............................110
disposal ....................................114
driver airbag ............................112
indicator light .........................114
operation .................................112
passenger airbag .....................112
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................115
Ambulance packages ....................9
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................198–199
Anti-theft system ........................88
arming the system ....................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................22, 24, 29
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................210, 212, 215
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
fluid, specification ..................305
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................36
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........305
refill capacities ........................305
traction lok ..............................206B
Battery .......................................274
acid, treating emergencies .....274
jumping a disabled battery ....245
maintenance-free ....................274
replacement, specifications ...304
servicing ..................................274
Belt-Minder.............................106
Booster seats .............................136
Brakes ........................................198
anti-lock ...........................198–199
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................199
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
fluid, specifications .................305
lubricant specifications ..........305
parking ....................................199
shift interlock ..........................209
trailer .......................................187
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....305
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................235
Child safety seats ......................124
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ..............................125
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
tether anchorage hardware ...131
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................136
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............263
exterior ....................................266
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................80
Keys .............................................90
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................51
replacing bulbs .........................54
LATCH anchors .........................128
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........199
Load limits .................................170
Loading instructions .................176
Locks
autolock .....................................80
doors ..........................................80
Lubricant specifications ...........305
Lug nuts ....................................244
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
M
Message center ...........................71
warning messages .....................76
Mirrors ...................................65–66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66Motorcraft parts ................267, 304
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
P
Parking brake ............................199
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....304
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................231
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacity ................305
fluid, specifications .................305
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................207
R
Radio ................................22, 24, 29
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................122
Relays ........................................228
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ......................88
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locking/unlocking
doors ..............................80, 85–86
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse camera .........................220
Reverse sensing system ...........218
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roll stability control .................201
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................100–105
Safety defects, reporting ..........260
Safety restraints ................100–105
Belt-Minder...........................106
extension assembly ................109
for adults .........................101–104
for children .............................120
warning light and chime ........105
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................128
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................310
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................88, 90
Servicing your vehicle ..............268
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................25
AM/FM stereo ...........................23AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................30
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........238
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................304, 309
Special notice ..............................10
ambulance conversions ..............9
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................305
Speed control ..............................68
Stability system .........................201
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......195
Starting your vehicle ........193–195
jump starting ..........................245
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44, 46
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...........................142–143, 235
alignment ................................152
care ..........................................148
changing ..................235, 238–240
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................159
replacing ..........................150, 240
rotating ....................................152
safety practices .......................151
sidewall information ...............154
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