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3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route the
tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure
the belt webbing is not twisted.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming
from) for that seating position until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
Make sure the tongue is latched
securely by pulling on it.
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
extracted 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.
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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 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 tilt 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.
The tether anchors in your vehicle are located on the back of the front
seat cushion.
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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
•Bucket seats
•60/40 seats
Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as
shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the front seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
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Center seating location
When installing a child safety seat in the front center position, route the
tether strap over the center arm rest and clip it to the center anchor.
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat
may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
5. Install the child safety seat tightly using the safety belt. Follow the
instructions in this chapter.
6. 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.
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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.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to
use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may
enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a
conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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A
Air cleaner filter ...............256–257
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ....................97–98
and child safety seats ..............99
description ................................98
disposal ....................................102
driver airbag ......................98, 100
indicator light .........................101
operation ...........................98, 100
passenger airbag ...............98, 100
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................160
Anti-theft system ........................76
Audio system (see Radio) ..19, 21,
24, 29, 32, 37, 41
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................46
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........259
refill capacities ........................259
traction lok ..............................162
B
Battery .......................................232
acid, treating emergencies .....232
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................232
replacement, specifications ...257servicing ..................................232
Bed extender ..............................70
BeltMinder
.................................93
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................160
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............160
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specifications .................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....259
Cargo area shade ........................70
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety restraints ..............106
child safety belts ....................106
Child safety seats ......................109
attaching with tether straps ..112
in front seat ............................110
in rear seat ..............................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............215
instrument panel ....................217
interior .....................................218
plastic parts ............................216
safety belts ..............................218
washing ....................................213
waxing .....................................214
wheels ......................................214
wiper blades ............................217
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................137
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................199
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transmission .................166
fluid capacities ........................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
reverse .....................................167
Mirrors .........................................67
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Motorcraft parts ........219, 239, 257
O
Octane rating ............................244
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................72Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacity ................259
fluid, specifications .................259
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ........19, 21, 24, 29, 32, 37, 41
CD-MP3 ...............................38, 41
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system ...........72–73
illuminated entry ......................75
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................178
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............82, 86–90
Safety defects, reporting ..........212
Safety restraints ..............82, 86–90
BeltMinder
..............................93
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................87–89
for children .....................105–106
lap belt ......................................87
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ..........92
Safety seats for children ..........109
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................82
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................109
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............220
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................257, 264
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................259
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle .......156–157,
159
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................65
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........191
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....133Tires ...........................118–119, 191
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................123
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............123
inflating ...................................120
label .........................................132
replacing ..................................124
rotating ....................................127
safety practices .......................125
sidewall information ...............128
snow tires and chains ............137
spare tire .........................192, 194
terminology .............................120
tire grades ...............................119
treadwear ........................119, 123
Towing .......................................143
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................143
wrecker ....................................205
Traction-lok rear axle ...............162
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................255
Transmission
automatic operation ...............163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................254
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
lubricant specifications ..........259
manual operation ....................166
Turn signal ..................................57
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................137
camper bodies ........................155
Ventilating your vehicle ...........159
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