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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).
The tether strap anchors in your
vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as
shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
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2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under
the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.
4. Open the tether anchor cover.
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.
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Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments
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
for child seats at the outboard seats,
and are further apart than the pairs
of lower anchors for child seat
installation at other seats. DO NOT
install child seats with LATCH
attachments (rigid or mounted on
belt webbing) to the lower anchors
at the center rear seat. If you install a child seat at the center rear
position, use the vehicle belt and the top tether anchor.
Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.
In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or
death.
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Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
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
A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute
(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in
order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
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4. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
5. 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.
HOOD
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2
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
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.
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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.
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the
luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position (if equipped).
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 abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
•Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function properly.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
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.
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A
Accessory delay ........................114
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................165, 169
and child safety seats ............167
description ......................165, 169
disposal ....................................172
driver air bag ..................167, 170
indicator light .................169, 171
operation .........................167, 170
passenger air bag ...........167, 170
side air bag ..............................169
Air cleaner filter .......271–272, 286
Air suspension ...........................192
description ..............................192
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................252
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................188
Anti-theft system ......................144
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................193
fluid, adding ............................269
fluid, checking ........................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specification ..................290
Auxiliary power point ...............113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
traction lok ..............................196
B
Battery .......................................250
acid, treating emergencies .....250jumping a disabled battery ....222
maintenance-free ....................250
replacement, specifications ...286
servicing ..................................250
BeltMinder .................................160
Brakes ........................................188
anti-lock ...................................188
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................188
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specifications .........288, 290
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
shift interlock ..........................192
Bulbs ............................................96
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....287
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .....................17
Cell phone use ..........................122
Certification Label ....................292
Changing a tire .........................216
Child safety restraints ..............172
child safety belts ....................172
Child safety seats ......................175
attaching with tether straps ..179
in front seat ............................176
in rear seat ..............................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................240
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................237
waxing .....................................237
wheels ......................................238
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R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............91
Relays ........................................208
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking doors .........134
opening the trunk ...................135
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................206
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........164
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........151, 153, 155–158
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ...............151, 153,
155–158
belt minder .............................160
extension assembly ................163
for adults .........................155–157
for children .............................172
lap belt ....................................158
safety belt maintenance .........164
warning light and
chime ...............................159–160
Safety seats for children ..........175
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............151
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................175
easy access/easyout feature ..150
memory seat ...................138, 150
Servicing your vehicle ..............243
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................286, 290Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................288, 290
Speed control ............................117
Starting your
vehicle ........................184–185, 187
jump starting ..........................222
Steering
speed sensitive .......................191
Steering wheel
controls ....................................120
tilting .......................................102
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................102
Tires ...........................216, 272–274
alignment ................................281
care ..........................................279
changing ..........................216, 218
checking the pressure ............279
label .........................................279
replacing ..................................284
rotating ....................................281
safety practices .......................284
sidewall information ...............274
snow tires and chains ............285
spare tire .................................216
terminology .............................274
tire grades ...............................273
treadwear ........................273, 283
Towing .......................................202
recreational towing .................204
trailer towing ..........................202
wrecker ....................................227
Traction control ........................190
Traction-lok rear axle ...............196
Transmission .............................192
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....192
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