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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.
Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
2.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
3.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection.
4.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
5.
Power:Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is shut out.
6.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
7.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been
closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check
seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
Combination lap and shoulder belts
1. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming
from) until you hear a snap and feel
it latch. Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, push the release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
Energy Management Feature
•This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management
feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
•The front outboard safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner.
This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest.
All safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
The passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes described
below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
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How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating
positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this
feature) must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning
properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper
function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or
any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked
by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments at the front outboard
seating positions. Adjust the height
of the shoulder belt so the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height,
squeeze and hold the buttons on the
side and slide the height adjuster up
or down. Release the buttons and
pull down on the height adjuster to
make sure it is locked in place.
Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................141
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............246
instrument panel ....................248
interior .....................................249
plastic parts ............................247
washing ....................................244
waxing .....................................245
wheels ......................................245
wiper blades ............................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......34, 37
Clock ............................................20
Compass, electronic ....................59
calibration .................................60
set zone adjustment .................59
Console ........................................54
overhead ....................................54
Controls
power seat .................................97
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............264
refill capacities ................268, 286
specifications ..........................286
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................208
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................240
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............241
Getting roadside assistance ...208Getting the service
you need .................................236
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................242
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............240
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................281
engine oil .................................258
Driving under special
conditions ..................199, 203, 205
sand .........................................204
snow and ice ...........................206
through water .................204, 207
E
Electronic message center .........66
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................229
Emergency Flashers .................210
Emission control system ..........278
Engine ........................................288
cleaning ...................................246
coolant .....................................264
fail-safe cooling .......................269
idle speed control ...................262
lubrication specifications .......286
refill capacities ........................286
service points ..................254–255
starting after a collision .........211
Engine block heater .................185
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........261, 285
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