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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
In this mode, the shoulder belt is 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
• Anytime a child safety seat (except a booster) is installed in the
vehicle. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained
in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for
children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.
How to use the automatic locking mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire belt
is pulled out.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking
mode.
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How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and return to the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder belt
system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a
qualified technician to verify that the “ automatic locking retractor ”
feature for child seats is still functioning properly, in addition to other
checks for proper seat belt system function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the safety belt assembly “ automatic locking retractor ” feature or
any other safety belt function is not operating properly. In addition, all
safety belts should be checked for proper function. Failure to replace
the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Safety belt pretensioner
Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and
right front passenger seating positions.
The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety belt
system at the start of a crash. The safety belt pretensioner uses the
same crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy

system. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulder
belt are tightened.
When the Safety Canopy
system and/or the front airbags are activated,
the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger
seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is
properly buckled.
The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system
(including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be
replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in
deployment of front air bags or Safety Canopy
and safety belt
pretensioners.
Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.
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When installing a child safety seat:
• Review and follow the information
presented in the Air bag
supplemental restraint system
(SRS) section in this chapter.
• Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position (the
buckle closest to the direction the
tongue is coming from).
• Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure
the tongue is securely fastened in
the buckle.
• Place seat back in upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic
locking mode section in this chapter.
• The second row center seat can be moved forward to keep a child in a
child restraint close to the front seat occupants. The seat should be
moved to the full rearward position when it is occupied by older
children or adults.
• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 22
kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used
for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to
provide upper torso restraint for children up to 36 kg (80 pounds)
using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and
tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,
refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For
more information of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this
chapter.
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5. To put the retractor in the
automatic locking mode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until all of the belt is
pulled out and a click is heard.
6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it
is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to
remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly move the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place. To check
this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side
and forward. There should be no
more than one inch of movement for
proper installation.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps
two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................221
Accessory delay ........................122
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................195, 199
and child safety seats ............197
description ......................195, 199
disposal ....................................202
driver air bag ..................197, 200
indicator light .................199, 202
operation .........................197, 200
passenger air bag ...........197, 200
side air bag ..............................199
Air cleaner filter ...............332, 348
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................97
Air suspension ...........................225
description ..............................225
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................313
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................221 – 222
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................330
fluid, checking ........................330
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
fluid, specification ..................354
Auxiliary power point ...............118
Axle
lubricant specifications ..351, 354
refill capacities ........................349
B
Battery .......................................311 acid, treating emergencies .....311
jumping a disabled battery ....282
maintenance-free ....................311
replacement, specifications ...348
servicing ..................................311
BeltMinder .................................191
Brakes ........................................221
anti-lock ...........................221 – 222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................222
fluid, checking and adding ....329
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
fluid, specifications .........351, 354
lubricant specifications ..351, 354
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ..........................................103
C
Calculating load ........................254
Capacities for refilling fluids ....349
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................16
Cell phone use ..........................148
Certification Label ....................356
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety restraints ..............203
child safety belts ....................203
Child safety seats ......................206
in front seat ............................208
in rear seat ..............................208
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............300
instrument panel ....................302
interior .............................302 – 303
interior trim ............................303
plastic parts ............................301
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HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ......................................136
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................132
Hood ..........................................306
I
Ignition ...............................217, 354
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................206
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................328
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................302
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................101
J
Jack ............................................275
positioning ...............................275
storage .....................................275
Jump-starting your vehicle ......282
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................162
programming entry code .......164
Keys ...................................166 – 167
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................99 bulb replacement
specifications chart ................103
daytime running light .............100
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................99
headlamps, flash to pass ........100
instrument panel, dimming ...101
interior lamps .................103 – 104
replacing
bulbs ................103, 105 – 108, 110
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................102
Liftgate ......................149, 156 – 157
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........222
Limited-slip axle .......................227
Load limits .................................252
GAWR ......................................252
GVWR ......................................252
trailer towing ..........................252
Loading instructions .................253
Locks
autolock ...................................162
childproof ................................154
doors ........................................153
Lubricant specifications ...351, 354
Lumbar support, seats .............169
M
Message center .................136 – 137
english/metric button .............143
system check button ..............144
warning messages ...................144
Mirrors ...............................114, 122
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................122
heated ......................................123
programmable memory ..158, 171
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side view mirrors (power) .....124
Motorcraft parts ................323, 348
N
Navigation system .......................43
cd functions ..............................59
destination mode ......................71
DVD location .............................92
map mode .................................62
quick start .................................45
radio functions ..........................51
O
Octane rating ............................322
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................308
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................157
Parking brake ............................223
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....348
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................125
Power adjustable foot pedals ...125
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................266
Power door locks ..............153, 162
Power liftgate ............................149
Power point ...............................118
Power steering ..........................224
fluid, checking and adding ....328
fluid, refill capacity ................349
fluid, specifications .........351, 354
Power Windows .........................119 Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................227
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Rear window defroster ...............98
Relays ........................................265
Remote entry system .......154, 157
illuminated entry ....................162
locking/unlocking
doors ........................153 – 155, 163
opening the trunk ...........156 – 157
panic alarm .............................157
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................161
Roadside assistance ..................262
Roof rack ...................................152
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........194
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................183, 186 – 190
Safety defects, reporting ..........298
Safety restraints ........183, 186 – 190
belt minder .............................191
extension assembly ................194
for adults .........................187 – 189
for children .............................203
safety belt maintenance .........194
warning light and
chime ...............................190 – 191
Safety seats for children ..........206
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............183
Seats ..........................................169
child safety seats ....................206
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