2006 FORD GT seats

When installing a child safety seat:
•Review and follow the information
presented in the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System
section in this chapter.
• Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position.
• 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.
• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
• Place seat back in upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic
locking mode.
• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48
pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used
for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to
provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds (36 kg)
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.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install
and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden
stop or collision.
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed
in the front seat unless the airbag On/Off switch is in the Off
position.
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Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
belts
Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.NEVERplace a
rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must
use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the
way back and turn the passenger air bags OFF.
1. Position the child safety seat in a
seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt
and then grasp the shoulder belt
and lap belt together.
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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 2
through 9.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
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5. Clip the tether to the anchor as
shown.
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat
may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and
shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further
instructions to secure the child safety seat.
7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors
LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48 lb.
(22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used for children
up to 60 lb. (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso
restraint for children up to 80 lb. (36 kg) using an upper torso harness
and a belt-positioning booster.
Some child safety seats include two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in
your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety
belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether
strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point. For
information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to
Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch andAttaching child
safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.
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A LATCH system for child seat
installation has been provided in
your vehicle at the following
location:
The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the passenger seat
between the cushion and seat back.
The seat back must be in the full
rear position to access the LATCH
anchors.
To attach a child seat to the lower
anchors, place the vehicle seat in
the full rear position and the
seatback in upright position.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install
safety seats 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 seat when the child
is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front
of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you
use the child seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower
anchors for child seat installation and tether anchors. Try to tilt the 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 collision greatly increases.
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Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
LEATHER SEATS
Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain
Frau leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care
and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort.
Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the
leather. Failure to care for the leather can result in drying out and fading
of the material.
Cleaning
For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or soft
brush.
• Clean spills immediately.
• Soak a soft cloth with distilled water and neutral soap, then wring out
before use.
• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics.
Allow the area to dry, then apply conditioner.
Scratches
In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear
marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same
instructions as in the Conditioningsection.
Conditioning
Use only premium leather conditioner.
• Apply your first conditioning treatment within six months of taking
delivery of your vehicle. Condition twice yearly in order to replenish
lost oils and revitalize the aroma, suppleness and resilience of the
leather.
• Clean the surfaces using the steps outlined under Cleaningin this
section.
• Ensure the leather is dry then apply a nickel-sized amount of
conditioner to a clean, dry cloth
• Rub the conditioner into leather until it disappears. Allow the
conditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior. If a
film appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth.
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OPENING ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the
decklid release handle located on
the roof panel between the driver
and passenger seats.
Note:Do not operate the decklid
release while the vehicle is in
motion.
2. Lift up on the decklid at the side
air scoop area to provide better
access to the auxiliary release.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................55
driver air bag ............................50
indicator light ...........................51
operation ...................................50
passenger air bag .....................50
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................52
Air cleaner filter .......................168
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................152
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................99
Anti-theft system ........................36 arming the system ....................36
disarming a triggered system ..36
Audio system (see Radio) .........15
Auxiliary power point .................25
Axle lubricant specifications ..170–171
refill capacities ........................169
B
Battery .......................................150 acid, treating emergencies .....150
jumping a disabled battery ....115
maintenance-free ....................150
replacement, specifications ...168
servicing ..................................150
Brakes ..........................................99 anti-lock .....................................99
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....166 fluid, refill capacities ..............169
fluid, specifications .........170–171
lubricant specifications ..170–171
parking ....................................100
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................23
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....169
Cell phone use ............................26
Certification Label ....................173
Child safety restraints ................56 child safety belts ......................56
Child safety seats ........................58 attaching with tether straps ....62
in front seat ..............................60
in rear seat ................................60
LATCH .......................................64
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............134
instrument panel ....................136
interior .....................................136
plastic parts ............................135
safety belts ..............................136
washing ....................................132
waxing .....................................133
wheels ......................................134
wiper blades ............................135
Clock adjust AM/FM/CD .................................16
Clutch fluid ..........................................166
operation while driving ..........102
recommended shift speeds ....102
Coolant checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ................155, 169
specifications ..................170–171
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