child restraint FORD EXCURSION 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

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.
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.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must
wear safety 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.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode)
has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases
traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................66
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................117
and child safety seats ............119
description ..............................117
disposal ....................................121
driver air bag ..........................119
indicator light .........................121
operation .................................119
passenger air bag ...................119
Air cleaner filter ...............253–255
Air conditioning ..........................45
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................172–173
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................177, 179
fluid, adding ............................250
fluid, checking ........................250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specification ..................262
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...255servicing ..................................231
BeltMinder .................................112
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...........................172–173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
parking ....................................173
shift interlock ..........................176
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................54
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....256
Cargo net .....................................82
Cell phone use ............................81
Certification Label ....................263
Changing a tire .........................140
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............220
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
interior trim ............................222
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................222
washing ....................................219
waxing .....................................219
wheels ......................................220
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Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..........................174
fluid, checking and adding ....249
fluid, refill capacity ................256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
Power Windows ...........................65
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................175
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................198
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........84
Reverse sensing system ...........182
Roadside assistance ..................196
Roof rack .....................................83
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........116
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................107–110
Safety defects, reporting ..........218
Safety restraints ................107–110
belt minder .............................112
extension assembly ................116
for adults .........................108–110
for children .....................121–122
lap belt ....................................111
safety belt maintenance .........116
warning light and chime ........112
Safety seats for children ..........124Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............107
Seats ............................................96
child safety seats ....................124
Servicing your vehicle ..............225
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................19
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................255, 262
Special notice
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................259, 262
Speed control ..............................70
Starting your
vehicle ........................168–169, 171
jump starting ..........................204
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................61
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................47
Tilt steering wheel ......................61
Tires ...........................134–135, 140
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................152
changing ..........................140, 142
checking the pressure ............137
inspecting and inflating .........136
label .........................................151
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................154
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