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To activate the Personal Audio
System, press the
speaker/headphone control. Press
the MODE control to change audio
sources (for headphone mode only).
Use the SEEK, VOLUME and
MEMORY controls to make
adjustments to the playing media.
Adjusting the volume
Press the + control to increase
volume.
Press the - control to decrease
volume.
From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher than
the current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off. Refer to
Turning the rear speakers on and off.
Turning the rear speakers on and off
Press to turn the rear speakers on
or off.- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free
shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in
response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes
suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of
approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will
lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
The safety belt system can also be made to lock manually by quickly
pulling on the shoulder belt.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
•Any timea child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or
outboard rear seating position (if equipped). 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
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
•Front seats
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Front and second row safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver, front
passenger and second row
passengers. 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 down and slide the
height adjuster down. To raise the
height of the shoulder belt, slide the
height adjuster up. Pull down on the
height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
Position the shoulder 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 a 20 cm
(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part
number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer
at no cost.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too
short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Cassette tape player ...................28
CD changer .................................52
Certification Label ....................256
Child safety restraints ..............137
child safety belts ....................137
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether
straps ...............................143–144
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............140, 142–143
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............244
exterior ............................243–244
exterior lamps .........................245
instrument cluster lens ..........246
instrument panel ....................246
interior .............................246–247
plastic parts ............................245
safety belts ..............................247
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................243
wheels ......................................244
windows ..................................246
wiper blades ............................245
woodtone trim ........................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............56
Clock ......................................37, 49
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................91
overhead ........................75–76, 81
rear ............................................91
Controls
power seat ...............................106Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 248
specifications ..................251, 254
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................264
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................257
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...178
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................268
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................260
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................23
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................215
engine oil .................................203
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................217
Index
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