seat adjustment FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 1.G Owners Manual

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the safety belt assembly ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or
any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free
shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in
response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes
suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of
approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will
lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
²Any timea child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or
outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and
under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever
possible. Refer toSafety Restraints for ChildrenorSafety Seats for
Childrenlater in this chapter.
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Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and front
passenger. Adjust the height of the
shoulder belt so the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
To lower the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the height
adjuster down. To raise the height
of the shoulder belt, slide the height
adjuster up. Pull down on the height
adjuster to make sure it is locked in
place.
Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm
(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number
611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too
short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Cleaning your vehicle ...............218
engine compartment ..............220
exterior ....................................219
exterior lamps .........................221
instrument cluster lens ..........222
instrument panel ....................221
interior .....................................222
mirrors .....................................223
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................223
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................219
wheels ......................................220
windows ..................................223
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ......................................35, 50
Clutch
fluid ..........................................181
operation while driving ..........133
recommended shift speeds ....134
Compass, electronic ....................66
calibration .................................68
set zone adjustment .................67
Console ........................................71
overhead ....................................64
Controls
power seat .................................89
Coolant
checking and adding ..............183
refill capacities ................187, 224
specifications ..................226, 228
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................57
Customer Assistance ................151
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................240Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................232
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................238
Getting roadside assistance ...151
Getting the service you
need .........................................232
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................242
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................235
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................238
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................20
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................188
engine oil .................................177
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........226
Driving under special
conditions ..........................139±140
mud ..........................................139
sand .........................................139
snow and ice ...........................140
through water .................139, 143
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................166
Emission control system ..........210
Index
246