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 rear seating positions of your vehicle are equipped with built-in
tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the roof panel in the
cargo area.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions:
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 seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, remove the head restraint
first, place under the front seat for storage, and then route the tether
strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.
There are three tether anchors
located on the headliner at the rear
of the vehicle.
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4. Clip the tether strap to the
anchor as shown.
The arrow in the above graphic
points toward the front of the
vehicle.
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 LATCH anchors or safety
belts. 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.
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.
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Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the
following locations:
The anchors on both sides of the
center of the rear seat are provided
primarily for child seats at the
outboard seats, and are further
apart than the pairs of lower
anchors for child seat installation at
other seats. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be
installed at the center rear seat. A
child seat with LATCH attachments on belt webbing can be used at the
center rear seat unless a child seat at an outboard rear seat is attached
to one of these lower anchors. Install a child seat onto the lower anchors
at the center rear seat ONLY IF the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are
spaced up to 20 in (500 mm) apart.
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.
The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the second row 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.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
27 5A* Traction (high voltage) Battery
Control Module (TBCM), Injectors
28 10A* Instrument cluster
29 10A* Back-up lamps, Reverse park aid
30 — Not used
31 — Not used
32 — Not used
33 15A* Air bag module
34 5A* Brake System Control Module
(BSCM), Power Steering Control
Module (PSCM)
35 5A* 4x4, Heated seats
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the power distribution box before reconnecting the low voltage
(underhood) battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the low voltage (underhood) battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, refer to theLow voltage (underhood) batterysection of
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
14 — Not used
15 20A* Ignition main
16 15A* A/C clutch
17 20A* Power point
18 30A* Injectors, COP (Coil-on-plug)
19 40A** Climate control blower
20 40A** Cooling fan #1
21 40A** PCM power
22 40A** SJB power (Passenger
compartment fuse box) power #1
23 40A** SJB (Passenger compartment fuse
box) power #2
24 50A** BSCM #1
25 50A** Power Steering Control Module
(PSCM) #1
26 50A** TBCM (high voltage battery)
cooling fans and jump start
27 40A** Cooling fan #2
28 40A** Rear defroster, Heated mirrors
29 20A** Heated seats
30 40A** SJB (Passenger compartment fuse
box) power #3
31 50A** BSCM #2
32 50A** PSCM #2
001 Relay Power sustain for PCM, TBCM
and Transaxle Control Module
(TCM)
002 Relay PCM power
003 Relay Injector
004 Relay Auxiliary coolant pump
005 Relay Motor/Electronic coolant pump
006 Relay Foglamps
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INTERIOR TRIM
•Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped). Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side
airbag in a collision.
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the
leather.
•To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl
Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
•To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe
Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
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A
Accessory delay ..........................86
Air cleaner filter ...............291–293
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................141, 150, 153
and child safety seats ............143
description ..............141, 150, 153
disposal ....................................156
driver airbag ............143, 151, 154
indicator light .........149, 152, 155
operation .................143, 151, 154
passenger airbag .....143, 151, 154
side airbag ...............................150
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................211
Ambulance packages ..................10
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................202–203
Anti-theft system ..............114, 117
arming the system ..................117
disarming a triggered
system .....................................118
triggering .................................118
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................289
fluid, checking ........................289
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................207
fluid, refill capacities ..............295
fluid, specification ..................295
Auxiliary power point .................84
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........295
refill capacities ........................295
B
Battery .......................................270acid, treating emergencies .....270
jumping a disabled
battery .............................240, 244
maintenance-free ....................270
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................270
BeltMinder .................................137
Brakes ........................................202
anti-lock ...........................202–203
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....288
fluid, refill capacities ..............295
fluid, specifications .................295
lubricant specifications ..........295
parking ....................................204
shift interlock ..........................206
Bulbs ............................................77
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....295
Cargo area shade ......................102
Cell phone use ............................11
Child safety restraints ..............157
child safety belts ....................157
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................161
in rear seat ..............................161
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............256
instrument panel ....................258
interior .....................................259
interior trim ............................259
plastic parts ............................257
washing ....................................255
waxing .....................................255
wheels ......................................256
wiper blades ............................257
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choosing the right fuel ...........281
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................285
detergent in fuel .....................282
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................278, 280, 283
filter, specifications ........278, 293
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................220
improving fuel economy ........283
octane rating ...................282, 297
quality ......................................282
running out of fuel .................282
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................278
Fuses ..................................221, 223
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............280
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................283
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................219
Head restraints .................119, 122
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................74
autolamp system .......................71
bulb specifications ....................77
daytime running lights .............73
flash to pass ..............................72
high beam .................................72
replacing bulbs .........................78
turning on and off ....................71
Hood ..........................................264
I
Ignition ...............................199, 297Illuminated visor mirror .............84
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................287
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................258
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................74
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle ................................240, 244
K
Keyless entry system ...............113
autolock ...................................106
keypad .....................................113
locking and unlocking doors ..114
programming entry code .......113
Keys ...........................................115
positions of the ignition .........199
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................71
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................77
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................71
headlamps, flash to pass ..........72
instrument panel, dimming .....74
interior lamps .....................75–77
replacing bulbs .........................78
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
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