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142Unfastening the lap belts in the center front
seating positionNOTE:Be sure to read and understandImportant
Safety Belt Informationin this chapter.
Pull the belt across your hips andinsert the
tongue into the correct buckleon your seat until
you hear a snap and feel it lock. Make sure the
buckle is securely fastened.If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip
the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt. Pull the
belt tongue over your lap until it reaches the
buckle.
If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
To unfasten the belt,push the release button on
the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from
the buckle.
Safety Belt Extension AssemblyFor some people, the safety belt may be too short
even when it is fully extended. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a
safety belt extension assembly (part number
611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no
cost from your dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing
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Checking the retractor
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through
8.
NOTE:To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will automatically
switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode
for normal adult usage.Installing a Child Safety Seat at the
Front Center Seating Position with
Adjustable Lap Belt1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing while
sliding the tongue up the webbing.
2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating
position.
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The console-mounted gearshift thumb button and
brake pedal must be depressed to move the
gearshift lever out of P (Park). The thumb button
pops out automatically when the gearshift latches
into position. Once the gearshift is secure, gradually
release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as
necessary.Gear Selection (Column- and
Console-Mounted Control)R (Reverse)With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the
vehicle will move backward. You should always
come to a complete stop before shifting into or out
of R (Reverse).N (Neutral)With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the
vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the
brake pedal down while in this position.
DrivingWhen to usej(Overdrive)j(Overdrive) is the usual driving position for an
automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same
way D (Drive) works, automatically upshifting or
downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows.
However,j(Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of time.
This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy
when you travel at cruising speeds.
j(Overdrive) may not be appropriate for certain
terrain. If the transaxle shifts back and forth
between third and fourth gears while you are
driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle requires
additional power for climbing hills, shift to D
(Drive).
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial
Number)Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)In those cases where you continue to feel that the
efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a
factory-related vehicle service concern have been
unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an
impartial third party mediation/arbitration program
administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and
relatively speedy alternative to resolve a
disagreement when all other efforts to produce a
settlement have failed. This procedure is without
cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need
for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party
Arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient
times and places in an informal environment. These
impartial Arbitrators review the positions of the
parties, make decisions and, where appropriate,
render awards to resolve disputes. CAMVAP
decisions are fast, fair and final as the arbitrator's
award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all territories and
provinces, except Quebec. For more information,
without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP
Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
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