2007 FORD E SERIES child restraint

Second row bucket seats (Chateau Quads)
The tether strap can be attached
directly to the tether bracket under
the back edge of the seat cushion.
1. Position the child safety seat on
the second row left hand or right
hand bucket seat.
2. Route the child safety tether
strap over the back of the left hand
or right hand second row bucket
seat.
3. Clip the tether strap hook to the
seat pedestal at the location shown.
4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety
belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.
5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats
The tether strap can be attached
directly to the tether bracket
provided under the back edge of the
seat cushion.
1. For second row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on
the left hand outboard position, the center position, or the right hand
outboard position as desired.
For third row or fourth row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child
safety seat on the center position.
2. Route the child safety tether
strap over the back of 3–Passenger
bench seat.
3. Clip the tether strap hook to the
tether bracket mounted under rear
rail of seat cushion frame.
4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety
belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.
5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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For additional important safety information on the proper use of safety
belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entireSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter in thisOwner’s Guide.
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain 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. SeeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
Your vehicle may be equipped with LATCH anchors for child seat
installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol:
•Five passenger crew van
•Seven passenger wagon
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•Eight passenger wagon
•Twelve passenger wagon
•Fifteen passenger wagon
represents LATCH anchors.
represents tether strap anchors.
Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.
In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or
death.
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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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NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in
the various driving conditions that
are encountered on streets,
highways and off-road. Utility
vehicles and trucks are not designed
for cornering at speeds as high as
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death from a rollover or other crash you must:
•Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
•Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
•Keep tires properly inflated;
•Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
•Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must
wear seat belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to
minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study yourOwner’s Guideand any supplements for specific information
about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional
precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................49
AdvanceTrac ..............................145
Air cleaner filter ...............237–239
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................76–77
and child safety seats ..............78
description ................................77
disposal ......................................80
driver airbag ..............................79
indicator light ...........................80
operation ...................................79
passenger airbag .......................79
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................81
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................216
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................144
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................152, 155, 157
fluid, adding ............................234
fluid, checking ........................234
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specification ..................241
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........241
refill capacities ........................241
traction lok ..............................149
B
Battery .......................................214acid, treating emergencies .....214
battery saver .............................34
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................214
replacement, specifications ...239
servicing ..................................214
BeltMinder
.................................72
Brakes ........................................143
anti-lock ...................................144
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................144
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specifications .................241
lubricant specifications ..........241
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................151
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....241
Cell phone use ..............................9
Child safety restraints ................86
child safety belts ......................86
Child safety seats ........................90
in front seat ..............................91
in rear seat ................................91
tether anchorage hardware .....94
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............202
exterior ....................................205
instrument panel ....................203
interior .....................................204
interior trim ............................204
plastic parts ............................202
safety belts ..............................204
washing ....................................200
waxing .....................................201
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps ...........................38
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........144
Load limits .................................122
Loading instructions .................128
Locks ............................................54
autolock .....................................54
doors ..........................................54
Lubricant specifications ...........241
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............61
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........205, 222, 239
O
Octane rating ............................226
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
P
Parking brake ............................145
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....239
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................171
Power door locks ........................54
Power mirrors .............................50Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................148
fluid, checking and adding ....233
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .................241
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................149
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 25
Relays ................................167, 174
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........57
panic alarm ...............................57
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............58
Reverse sensing system ...........160
Roadside assistance ..................163
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................66, 68–70
Safety defects, reporting ..198–199
Safety restraints ..............66, 68–70
BeltMinder
..............................72
extension assembly ..................75
for adults .............................68–69
for children .........................85–86
lap belt ......................................71
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ....71–72
Safety seats for children ............90
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