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3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route the
tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure
the belt webbing is not twisted.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming
from) for that seating position until
you hear a snap and feel the latch
engage. Make sure the tongue is
latched securely by pulling on it.
5. To put the retractor in the
automatic locking mode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until all of the belt is
pulled out and a click is heard.
6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it
is in the automatic locking mode.
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to
remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly move the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place. To check
this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side
and forward. There should be no
more than one inch of movement for
proper installation.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps
two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap
anchors located behind the seats as described below.
The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked
with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title).
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5. Clip the tether strap to the
anchor as shown.
If the tether strap is clipped
incorrectly, the child safety
seat may not be retained properly
in the event of a collision.
6. Install the child safety seat tightly
using the LATCH anchors or safety
belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.
7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the
child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be
attached to the proper tether anchor. SeeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating
positions marked with the child seat symbol.
The anchors on both sides of the
center of the rear seat are provided
primarily for child seats at the
outboard seats, and are further
apart than the pairs of lower
anchors for child seat installation at
other seats. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be
installed at the center rear seat. A
child seat with LATCH attachments on belt webbing can be used at the
center rear seat unless a child seat at an outboard rear seat is attached
to one of these lower anchors. Install a child seat onto the lower anchors
at the center rear seat ONLY IF the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are
spaced up to 500 mm (20 in) apart.
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Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to theSeating
and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
•Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
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•Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
•If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.
Starting the engine
Note:Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
4 (RUN).
Note:If the engine does not start
within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10
seconds and try again. If engine still fails to start, press the accelerator
to the floor and try again: this will allow the engine to crank with the
fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel.
2. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
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Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie-down stud.
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-41).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate
the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a
collision.
LEATHER SEATS
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the
leather.
•To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl
Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
•To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe
Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of
the clear, protective coating.
Note:In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the
leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.
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A
Accessory delay ........................112
AdvanceTrac ..............................231
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................178, 182, 185
and child safety seats ............180
description ..............178, 182, 185
disposal ....................................188
driver air bag ..........180, 183, 186
indicator light .........182, 184, 188
operation .................180, 183, 186
passenger air bag ...180, 183, 186
side air bag ......................182, 185
Air cleaner filter ...............301–303
Air conditioning ....................89, 92
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................284
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................228
Anti-theft system ......................156
arming the system ..................156
disarming a triggered
system .....................................157
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................235
fluid, adding ............................301
fluid, checking ........................301
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................307
Axle
lubricant specifications ..306–307
refill capacities ........................304
B
Battery .......................................282acid, treating emergencies .....282
jumping a disabled battery ....254
maintenance-free ....................282
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................282
BeltMinder .................................174
Brakes ........................................227
anti-lock ...................................228
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................228
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .........306–307
lubricant specifications ..306–307
parking ....................................229
shift interlock ..........................234
Bulbs ..........................................102
C
Calculating load ........................223
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cargo net ...................................141
Cell phone use ..........................127
Changing a tire .........................204
Child safety restraints ..............189
child safety belts ....................189
Child safety seats ......................191
attaching with tether straps ..195
in front seat ............................193
in rear seat ..............................193
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............271
instrument panel ....................273
interior .....................................274
interior trim ............................273
plastic parts ............................272
washing ....................................270
waxing .....................................270
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................248, 251
Power door locks ......................142
Power mirrors ...........................115
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacity ................304
fluid, specifications .........306–307
Power Windows .........................111
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Rear Park Assist .......................239
Rear window defroster ...............96
Relays ........................................244
Remote entry system ...............146
opening the trunk ...................148
Roadside assistance ..................242
Roof rack ...................................141
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........177
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................165, 168–173
Safety Canopy ...........................182
Safety defects, reporting ..........269
Safety restraints ........165, 168–173
belt minder .............................174
extension assembly ................177
for adults .........................169–172
for children .....................188–189
safety belt maintenance .........177
warning light and chime ........173
Safety seats for children ..........191Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............165
Seats ..........................................158
child safety seats ....................191
climate control ........................162
memory seat ...................151, 161
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................237
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................19
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................23
Spark plugs,
specifications .............303, 307–308
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................306–307
Speed control ............................117
Starting your vehicle ........224–226
jump starting ..........................254
Steering
speed sensitive .......................230
Steering column lock ................109
Steering wheel
controls ....................................119
tilting .......................................108
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................108
Tires ...........................199–200, 204
alignment ................................216
care ..........................................214
changing ..........................204, 206
checking the pressure ............202
inspecting and inflating .........201
label .........................................214
replacing ..................................204
rotating ....................................216
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