2003 FORD E SERIES child restraint

The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the seat between the
cushion and seat back.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the
anchors shown.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten
the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion
when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without
lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child
seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if
the anchors hold the seat in place.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a crash greatly increases.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................91
and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................91
disposal ......................................95
driver air bag ............................93
indicator light ...........................95
operation ...................................93
passenger air bag .....................93
Air cleaner filter ...............206, 212
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................187
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................114–115
Audio system
(see Radio) ................15, 17, 20, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................118
fluid, adding ............................204
fluid, checking ........................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specification ..................220
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
refill capacities ........................213
traction lok ..............................116
B
Battery .......................................182
acid, treating emergencies .....182
disconnecting ..........................184
jumping a disabled battery ....155
maintenance-free ....................182
replacement, specifications ...212servicing ..................................182
BeltMinder ...................................86
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...........................114–115
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
parking ....................................115
shift interlock ..........................117
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Calculating load ........................124
Capacities for refilling fluids ....213
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD-single premium .........15, 17, 20
Cell phone use ............................65
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................99
in front seat ............................101
in rear seat ..............................101
tether anchorage hardware ...103
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
exterior ....................................174
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................173
interior trim ............................173
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
Index
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
cargo lamps ...............................54
daytime running light ...............53
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................55
replacing bulbs ...................55–60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........114
speed control ............................69
Load limits .................................122
GAWR ......................................122
GVWR ......................................122
trailer towing ..........................122
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...217, 220
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft parts ................198, 212
O
Octane rating ............................197
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................179
P
Parking brake ............................115Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................144
Power door locks ........................71
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................116
R
Radio ..........................15, 17, 20, 24
Relays ................................140, 147
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
Roadside assistance ..................137
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................80, 82–85
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............80, 82–85
belt minder ...............................86
cleaning the safety belts ..........90
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................82–84
for children .........................95–96
lap belt ......................................85
warning light and chime ..........86
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................80
Index
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