2008 FORD ECONOLINE child restraint

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.
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth row bench seats
For the center position of a
three-passenger bench seat, the
tether strap can be attached directly
to the tether bracket provided
under the back edge of the seat
cushion. For the outboard positions,
the tether strap can be attached to
the slot in the side of the seat pedestal.
*: Although tether slots are provided on the seat pedestals of the
four–passenger bench seat, use of child seats is not recommended for
these seating position locations.
1. For any three–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.
*
*
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2. Route the child safety tether
strap over the back of the bench
seat.
3. Clip the center tether strap hook
to the tether bracket mounted
under rear rail of seat cushion
frame. Clip the outboard tether
strap hooks to the tether bracket
slot provided on the left side of each
seat pedestal. The slot is located
between the two holes.
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.
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 child 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 child 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:
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•Fifteen passenger wagon
represents LATCH anchors.
represents tether strap anchors.
WARNING: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 seat between the
cushion and seat back.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.
WARNING: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.
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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.
WARNING: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.
WARNING: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.
WARNING: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 ..........................53
AdvanceTrac ..............................170
Air cleaner filter ...............268–270
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............89
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
driver airbag ..............................89
indicator light ...........................91
operation ...................................89
passenger airbag .......................89
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................92
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................243
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................167–168
Anti-theft system ........................66
arming the system ....................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 22, 26
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................178, 180, 183
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specification ..................271
Auxiliary power point .................51
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........271
refill capacities ........................271
traction lok ..............................174
B
Battery .......................................240acid, treating emergencies .....240
battery saver .............................35
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...270
servicing ..................................240
Belt-Minder
...............................82
Booster seats ...............................98
Brakes ........................................167
anti-lock ...........................167–168
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specifications .................271
lubricant specifications ..........271
parking ....................................168
shift interlock ..........................176
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....271
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................200
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................101
in front seat ............................102
in rear seat ..............................102
tether anchorage hardware ...105
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................98
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............228
exterior ....................................231
instrument panel ....................230
interior .....................................230
plastic parts ............................229
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