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When to use the automatic locking mode
This mode should be usedany timea child safety seat (except a
booster) is installed in the vehicle. 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.
How to use the automatic locking mode
•Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
•Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire
belt is pulled out.
•Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking
mode.
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How to disengage the automatic locking mode
WARNING:Ford Motor Company recommends that all
passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should
be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that
theautomatic locking retractorfeature for child seats is still working
properly. Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized
dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is
noted. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and front
outboard 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, push the
button and slide the height adjuster
up. Pull down on the height adjuster
to make sure it is locked in place.
WARNING:Position the safety 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 an 8 inch
(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number
611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on
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restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
largest child in the front seat.
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
belts
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and
restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
largest child in the front seat.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts:
•Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap
and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to help prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place vehicle seat back in upright position.
•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to step 5
below.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with
combination lap/shoulder belts:
Note:Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat,
the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.
1. Position the child safety seat in a
seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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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.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it
retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. 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, repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8. Remove remaining slack from the
belt. Force the seat down with extra
weight, e.g., by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in
order to force slack from the belt.
This is necessary to remove the
remaining slack that will exist once
the additional weight of the child is
added to the child restraint. It also
helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child seat to the vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
towards the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from
the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). Refer to
Attaching child safety seats with tether strapslater in this chapter.
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WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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Refueling
WARNING:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause
severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:
•Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island;
•Turn off your engine when you are refueling;
•Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle;
•Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel;
•Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places;
•Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump
fuel.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel filler cap
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise until it clicks at least once.
If the check fuel cap light
or a “check fuel cap” message comes on,
the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can
come on after several driving events after you’ve refueled your vehicle.
At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler
cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
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A
Accessory delay ..........................51
Air cleaner filter ...............264–265
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 124
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 124
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ....................118, 125
indicator light .................124, 126
operation .........................118, 125
passenger airbag .............118, 125
side airbag ...............................124
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................242
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................180–181
Anti-theft system ..................88, 92
arming the system ....................92
disarming a triggered system ..92
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................187
fluid, adding ............................262
fluid, checking ........................262
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
fluid, specification ..................267
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........267
refill capacities ........................267
traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................240acid, treating emergencies .....240
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...265
servicing ..................................240
Belt-Minder.............................110
Booster seats .............................141
Brakes ........................................180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, specifications .................267
lubricant specifications ..........267
shift interlock ..........................185
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....267
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................131
attaching with tether straps ..139
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 135
LATCH .....................................136
recommendations ...................129
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................141
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............227
instrument panel ....................229
interior .....................................230
plastic parts ............................228
washing ....................................226
waxing .....................................227
wheels ......................................227
wiper blades ............................228
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps .....................39, 41
replacing bulbs .........................42
LATCH anchors .........................136
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Load limits .................................165
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........267
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Message center ...........................62
english/metric button ...............67
system check button ................66
warning messages .....................70
Mirrors ...................................52–53
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
fold away ...................................54
heated ........................................53
programmable memory ............82
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Motorcraft parts ........231, 248, 265
O
Octane rating ............................253Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....265
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................54
Power adjustable foot pedals .....54
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................199
Power door locks ........................76
Power mirrors .............................53
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................267
Power trunk ..........................74–75
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 24
Rear window defroster ...............34
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................129
Relays ........................................195
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........81
opening the trunk .....................82
panic alarm ...............................82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
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replacing the batteries .............83
Reverse sensing system ...........189
Roadside assistance ..................193
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........101, 104, 106–109
Safety Canopy ...........................124
Safety defects, reporting ..224–225
Safety restraints ...............101, 104,
106–109
Belt-Minder...........................110
extension assembly ................109
for adults .........................106–109
for children .............................127
lap belt ....................................106
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................102
warning light and chime ........110
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................136
Safety seats for children ..........131
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................271
Seats ............................................93
child safety seats ....................131
easy access/easyout feature ..100
heated ........................................98
memory seat .....................82, 100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................88
Servicing your vehicle ..............233
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................265, 270
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................267
Speed control ..............................54Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......177
Starting your vehicle ........175–177
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
controls ......................................57
tilting .........................................47
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...........................145–146, 202
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................149
changing ..........................202, 205
checking the pressure ............149
inflating ...................................147
label .........................................159
replacing ..................................151
rotating ....................................153
safety practices .......................152
sidewall information ...............154
snow tires and chains ............165
spare tire .........................203, 205
terminology .............................146
tire grades ...............................146
treadwear ........................145, 150
Towing .......................................171
recreational towing .................174
trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................216
Traction control ........................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............185
Transmission .............................185
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....185
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................262
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
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