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 2
through 9.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
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•Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle;
•Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel;
•Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places;
•Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until at least one click is
heard.
If the CHECK FUEL CAP indicator comes on, the fuel filler cap may not
be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap,
align the cap properly and reinstall it.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................204
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................83, 92
and child safety seats ..............85
description ..........................83, 92
disposal ......................................94
driver airbag ........................85, 93
indicator light ...........................91
operation .............................85, 93
passenger airbag .................85, 93
side airbag .................................92
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................185
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................133
Anti-theft system ..................60, 62
arming the system ....................62
disarming a triggered system ..62
triggering ...................................62
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................202
fluid, checking ........................202
fluid, specification ..................206
Automatic transmission ............136
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................137
fluid, refill capacities ..............206
Axle
refill capacities ........................206
B
Battery .......................................183
acid, treating emergencies .....183
jumping a disabled battery ....157
maintenance-free ....................183
replacement, specifications ...204servicing ..................................183
BeltMinder.................................78
Brakes ................................132–133
anti-lock ...................................133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................133
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............206
fluid, specifications .................206
lubricant specifications ..........206
parking ....................................133
shift interlock ..........................136
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................32
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....206
Cargo cover .................................50
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................95
child safety belts ......................95
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..103
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ..............................100
LATCH .....................................105
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................174
interior trim ............................174
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......25–26
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Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
Load limits .................................121
Locks
autolock .....................................53
childproof ..................................54
Lubricant specifications ...........206
Lug nuts ....................................156
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Manual transmission .................139
fluid capacities ........................206
reverse .....................................140
Mirrors .........................................44
heated ........................................44
side view mirrors (power) .......44
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ........175, 191, 204
O
Octane rating ............................195
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................181
P
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....204
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................70
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ........................53
Power mirrors .............................44Power point .................................42
Power steering ..........................135
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacity ................206
fluid, specifications .................206
Power Windows ...........................43
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................145
Remote audio controls ...............48
Remote entry system .................56
locking/unlocking doors .....56–57
opening the trunk .....................58
panic alarm ...............................57
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............58
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................68, 72–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............68, 72–76
BeltMinder..............................78
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................73–75
for children .........................94–95
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ....77–78
Safety seats for children ............99
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................210
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............177
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................204, 209
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................206
Speed control ..............................45
Starting your vehicle ........129–131
jump starting ..........................157
Steering wheel
controls ......................................48
tilting .........................................41
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................48
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................25
Tilt steering wheel ......................41
Tires ...................................107–108
alignment ................................114
care ..........................................111
changing ..................................153
checking the pressure ............111
inflating ...................................109
label .........................................120
replacing ..................................113
rotating ....................................115
safety practices .......................114
sidewall information ...............116
snow tires and chains ............120spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................108
tire grades ...............................108
treadwear ........................107, 112
Towing .......................................125
recreational towing .................128
trailer towing ..........................125
wrecker ....................................162
Traction control ........................134
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Transmission
automatic operation ...............136
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................202
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............206
manual operation ....................139
Trunk ...........................................54
remote release ..........................58
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................210
Vehicle loading ..........................121
Ventilating your vehicle ...........132
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................180
Water, Driving through .............141
Windows
power .........................................43
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