Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that
goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring
point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about
ordering a tether strap.
Tether anchorage hardware
A tethered seat can be installed in the front seat. Put the tether strap
over the seatback and attach it to an anchor bracket.
An anchor bracket can be installed on the rear edge of the front seat
cushion.
The provision (attaching hole) is provided in the rear edge of the front
passenger seat cushion frame. The anchorbracket must be installed using
the instructions provided with the kit.
Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including
instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the
safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be
injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Seating and safety restraints
139
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .................126,130
and child safety seats ............128
description .......................126,130
disposal ....................................133
driver air bag ...................128,131
indicator light ...............9,130,132
operation ..........................128,131
passenger air bag ............128,131
side air bag ..............................130
Air cleaner filter .......................237
Air conditioning ..........................22
automatic temperature
control system ..........................25
rear seat controls .....................31
Air suspension ...........................147
description ..............................147
warning light .............................12
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................159
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................200
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................144,145
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ......................................99
Audio system (see Radio) .........35
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ..........................149,152
fluid, adding ............................206
fluid, checking ........................206
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specification ..................242
Auxiliary power point .................98
Axle
lubricant specifications ...240,242
refill capacities ........................237
traction lok ..............................162
Battery .......................................210acid, treating emergencies .....210
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................210
replacement, specifications ...237
servicing ..................................210
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................122
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ............................144,145
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,145
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....199
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specifications ..........240,242
lubricant specifications ...240,242
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....237
Cargo area shade ......................100
Cargo cover ...............................100
CD changer .................................71
Certification Label ....................244
Child safety restraints ..............134
child safety belts ....................134
Child safety seats ......................135
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
tether anchorage hardware ...139
Cleaning your vehicle ...............231
engine compartment ..............232
exterior .............................232,234
exterior lamps .........................234
instrument panel ....................235
instrument panel lens ............235
interior ..............................234,235
mirrors .....................................236
plastic parts ............................234
safety belts ..............................235
Index
258
Relays ........................................174
Remote entry system ........101,102
illuminated entry ....................105
locking/unlocking doors .........102
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................104
replacing the batteries ...........104
Reverse sensing system .............33
Roof rack ...................................170
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................13,116,117
118,119,120,121
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety restraints .................116,117
118,119,120,121
belt minder .............................122
cleaning the
safety belts .......................125,235
extension assembly ................121
for adults ............117,118,119,120
for children ......................133,134
warning light
and chime ...............10,13,121,122
Safety seats for children ..........135
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............116
Seats ..........................................112
child safety seats ....................135
cleaning ............................234,236
memory seat ...........................103
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ................109,110
Servicing your vehicle ..............192
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................237,242
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................240,242Speed control ..............................77
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........140,142
jump starting ..........................185
Steering wheel
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................81
Tachometer .................................15
Tilt steering wheel ......................81
Tires .............................180,213,214
changing ....................180,181,182
checking the pressure ............214
replacing ..................................215
rotating ....................................214
snow tires and chains ............216
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ................................213
Towing ................................165,214
recreational towing .................170
trailer towing ..........................165
wrecker ....................................191
Traction-lok rear axle ...............162
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................209
Transmission .............................148
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................206
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
lubricant specifications ...240,242
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal .............................10,76
Vehicle dimensions ...................242
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................244
Vehicle loading ..........................162
Ventilating your vehicle ...........143
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............165
Windows
power .........................................94
Index
262
