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3. Clip the tether strap to the
anchor as shown.
If the tether strap is clipped
incorrectly, the child safety seat may
not be retained properly in the
event of a collision.
4. 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.
Child booster seats
The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of
the vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g,
convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are
around four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner guide
for the weight, height, and age limits specific to your child safety seat.
Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child,
remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly
secured to the vehicle.
Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, children
who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap/shoulder
belts to fit properly, and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt
could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash. To improve the fit of
both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child
safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning
booster.
Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit
better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips
and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion, while
minimizing slouching. Booster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit
better and more comfortably. Try to keep the belt near the middle of the
shoulder and across the center of the chest. Moving the child closer (a
few centimeters or inches) to the center of the vehicle, but remaining in
the same seating position, may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.
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When children should use booster seats
Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the
toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and
lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they reach a
height of at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall (around age eight to
age twelve and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) or upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved
booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches
(1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these
questions when seated without a booster seat:
•Can the child sit all the way back
against the vehicle seat back with
knees bent comfortably at the
edge of the seat cushion?
•Can the child sit without
slouching?
•Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?
•Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
•Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
Types of booster seats
There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless
and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle
lap/shoulder belt.
•Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has a
removable shield, remove the
shield. If a vehicle seating position
has a low seat back or no head
restraint, a backless booster seat
may place your child’s head (as
measured at the tops of the ears)
above the top of the seat. In this
case, move the backless booster
to another seating position with a
higher seat back or head restraint and lap/shoulder belts, or consider
using a high back booster seat.
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•High back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat,
you cannot find a seating position
that adequately supports your
child’s head, a high back booster
seat would be a better choice.
Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that
keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the
stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest
snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below compare the
ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a
shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings below also
show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s hips.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh
sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this
condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster
seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
51 10A** Convertible top
52 30A** Rear defroster
53 Diode PCM
54 20A** Left HID headlamp
55 20A** Right HID headlamp
56 20A** Radio, SDARS
57 20A** Decklid release
58 15A** Fog lamps
59 30A** SJB #5 (Passenger compartment
fuse box)
60 — Not used
61 20A** Power point #1 (Instrument
panel)
62 20A** SJB #7 (Passenger compartment
fuse box)
63 30A** SJB #6 (Passenger compartment
fuse box)
64 20A** Power point #2 (Console)
65 30A** ABS #2
66 25A** Heated seats
67 30A** SJB #4 (Passenger compartment
fuse box)
68 20A** Ignition
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
Auxiliary relay with heated seats (if equipped)
On heated seat equipped vehicles, there is a relay box located behind the
headlamp switch area containing two micro relays for the driver and
passenger heated seats.
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WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A) [In
Canada use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101)] to the wiped
area and spread around evenly.
3. Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to a clean, white, cotton cloth and
press the cloth onto the soiled area–allow this to set at room
temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
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). In Canada, use
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101).
•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.
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WARNING:Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
WARNING:On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do
not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. 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). In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93).
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. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93) or an equivalent
high–quality leather care product.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of
the clear, protective coating.
Note:In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the
leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................64
Air cleaner filter ...............276–278
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................118, 126
and child safety seats ............120
description ......................118, 126
disposal ....................................129
driver airbag ....................120, 127
operation .........................120, 127
passenger airbag .............120, 127
side airbag ...............................126
Ambient mood/lighting ...............52
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................256
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................184
Anti-theft system ..................92, 95
arming the system ....................96
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............188
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................274
fluid, checking ........................274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specification ..................279
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........279
refill capacities ........................279
traction lok ..............................187
B
Battery .......................................254acid, treating emergencies .....254
jumping a disabled battery ....220
maintenance-free ....................254
replacement, specifications ...278
servicing ..................................254
Belt-Minder
.............................113
Booster seats .............................145
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...................................184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specifications .................279
lubricant specifications ..........279
parking ....................................185
shift interlock ..........................188
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....279
Cargo cover .................................73
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................135
in rear seat ..............................135
LATCH .....................................138
recommendations ...................132
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................241
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................236
waxing .....................................237
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................261
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................279
Foglamps .....................................48
Fuel ............................................262
calculating fuel
economy ............................78, 267
cap ...........................................264
capacity ...................................279
choosing the right fuel ...........265
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................270
detergent in fuel .....................267
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................262, 264, 267
filter, specifications ........262, 278
fuel pump shut-off switch .....197
improving fuel economy ........267
octane rating ...................266, 282
quality ......................................266
running out of fuel .................267
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................262
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......197
Fuses ..................................197–198
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............264
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................267
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................196
Head restraints ...........................97Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................53
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs .........................53
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................245
How to get going ........................19
I
Ignition ...............................178, 282
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................272
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................240
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......220
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................85
Keys .............................................93
positions of the ignition .........178
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