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Seating and Safety Restraints 77
Seating 77
Safety restraints 81
Airbags 97
Child restraints 107
Tires, Wheels and Loading 120
Tire Information 120
Tire Inflation 122
Vehicle loading 134
Trailer towing 140
Recreational towing 143
Driving 144
Starting 144
Brakes 148
Traction control 150
Transmission operation 152
Roadside Emergencies 157
Getting roadside assistance 157
Hazard flasher switch 159
Fuel pump shut-off switch 159
Fuses and relays 160
Changing tires 166
Lug Nut Torque 171
Jump starting 172
Wrecker towing 177
Customer Assistance 178
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 184
Cleaning 185
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Please read the sectionSupplemental restraint system (SRS)
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Introduction
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain MalfunctionSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer.
Anti-lock brake system (if
equipped):If the ABS light stays
illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected, have
the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a
malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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Instrument Cluster
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2.Passenger airbag indicator
light:Refer toFront passenger
sensing systemin theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter.
3.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
A/C:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can
be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
4.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
5.Rear defroster control:Press
to activate/deactivate the rear
window defroster. For more
information, refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.OFF:Outside air is shut out and
the climate control system is turned
off.
2.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with the
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in the AUTO,F
(defrost) and(floor/defrost)
modes.
3.Passenger airbag off:Refer toFront passenger sensing systemin
theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
4.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air circulation in
cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the
vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the
interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any
airflow selection exceptF
(defrost). Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections.
5.Temperature control:Press to
increase or decrease the
temperature in the cabin.Note:The
recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C).
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To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects
off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if
equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place
objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and
the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or
“pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer toFront
passenger sensing systemsection for additional details. Failure to
follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat
sensing system.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
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REAR SEATS
2nd seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped)
Pull the loop forward to release the
seatback and then fold the seatback
down.
When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into
place.
Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly
routed over the rear seatback.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System
provides an improved overall level of
frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help
further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to
analyze different occupant classifications and conditions and crash
severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better
protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System
consists of:
•Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
•Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,
and safety belt usage sensors.
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