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BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the seat belt assembly ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or
any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in collisions.
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
safety belts have two types of locking modes.
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.
Automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
²Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and front
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, 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 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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in front seat ............................149
in rear seat ..............................149
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............222
exterior ....................................226
instrument cluster lens ..........225
instrument panel ....................224
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ....................223±224
safety belts ..............................226
washing ....................................220
waxing .....................................220
wheels ......................................221
windows ..................................226
wiper blades ............................224
Clock ......................................24, 36
Clutch
fluid ..........................................253
operation while driving ..........177
recommended shift speeds ....178
Compass, electronic ..............74±75
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console ......................................106
Controls
power seat ...............................123
steering column ........................84
Coolant
checking and adding ..............237
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................241, 261
specifications ..................263±264
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................78
Customer Assistance ................187
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................227Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................212
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...187
Getting the service
you need .................................210
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................217
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................213
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............216
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Defrost
rear window ..............................59
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................252
engine oil .................................232
Doors
central unlocking ....................109
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........263
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................181
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................48
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........265
Index
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