2010 FORD EXPLORER child seat

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.
WARNING:Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all
safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer
finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate
properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer toInteriorin theCleaning
chapter.
WARNING:Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the
safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above
conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a
collision.
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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 your owner’s guide and 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.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to
use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may
enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a
conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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A
Accessory delay ........................124
AdvanceTrac ..............................278
Air cleaner filter ...............382–384
Air conditioning ........................101
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................199, 208, 210
and child safety seats ............201
description ..............199, 208, 210
disposal ....................................213
driver airbag ............201, 208, 211
indicator light .................208, 213
operation .................201, 208, 211
passenger airbag .....201, 208, 211
side airbag ...............................208
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................295
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................361
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................276
Anti-theft system ......................162
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................39, 43, 50
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................286, 288
fluid, adding ............................380
fluid, checking ........................380
fluid, refill capacities ..............385
fluid, specification ..................385
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....58
Auxiliary power point ...............121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........385refill capacities ........................385
B
Battery .......................................359
acid, treating emergencies .....359
jumping a disabled battery ....325
maintenance-free ....................359
replacement, specifications ...384
servicing ..................................359
Belt-Minder
.............................194
Booster seats .............................229
Brakes ........................................275
anti-lock ...................................276
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................276
fluid, checking and adding ....380
fluid, refill capacities ..............385
fluid, specifications .................385
lubricant specifications ..........385
parking ....................................277
shift interlock ..........................285
C
Calculating load ........................262
Capacities for refilling fluids ....385
Car2U garage door opener .......140
Cargo cover ...............................145
Cargo management system ......146
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................315
Child safety seats ......................218
attaching with tether
straps .......................................226
in front seat ............................219
in rear seat ..............................219
LATCH .....................................222
recommendations ...................216
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................229
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............342
instrument panel ....................344
interior .....................................345
plastic parts ............................343
washing ....................................340
waxing .....................................341
wheels ......................................341
wiper blades ............................343
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........101
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................52
AM/FM/CD .................................45
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................27
set zone adjustment ...........27, 36
Console ..............................120–121
overhead ..................................119
rear ..........................................121
Controls
power seat ...............................170
steering column ......................130
Coolant
checking and adding ..............361
refill capacities ................365, 385
specifications ..........................385
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................128
Customer Assistance ................305
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................395
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................337
Getting roadside assistance ...305
Getting the service you
need .........................................333Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................338
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................337
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................107
Defrost
rear window ............................105
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................380
engine oil .................................354
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................382
Driving under special
conditions ..................291, 298, 302
sand .........................................300
snow and ice ...........................303
through water .................301, 304
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................101
DVD system .................................66
E
Electronic message center ...21, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................325
running out of fuel .........325, 372
Emergency Flashers .................306
Emission control system ..........377
Engine ........................................390
cleaning ...................................342
coolant .....................................361
fail-safe cooling .......................366
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Hood ..........................................349
How to get going ........................39
I
Ignition ...............................270, 390
Illuminated visor mirror ...........118
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................218
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................379
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................344
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................315, 318
positioning .......................315, 320
storage .............................315, 318
Jump-starting your vehicle ......325
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................150, 152
keypad .....................................161
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................162
programming entry code .......161
Keys ...........................................164
positions of the ignition .........270
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ........111–112
daytime running light .............107
fog lamps .................................107headlamps ...............................106
interior lamps .........................110
LATCH anchors .........................222
Liftgate ......................................147
remote release ........................157
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........276
Load limits .................................255
Loading instructions .................262
Locks
autolock ...........................150, 152
childproof ................................155
doors ........................................150
Lubricant specifications ...........385
Lug nuts ....................................324
Luggage rack .............................148
Lumbar support, seats .....170, 172
M
Message center .....................21, 30
english/metric button .........27, 36
system check button ..........27, 36
warning messages ...............27, 36
Mirrors ...............................124–125
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................124
fold away .................................125
heated ......................................125
side view mirrors (power) .....125
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraft parts ........346, 367, 384
N
Navigation system .......................98
O
Octane rating ............................371
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................354
P
Parking brake ............................277
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....384
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................185
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................126
Power adjustable foot pedals ...126
Power deployable running
boards ........................................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................311
Power door locks ......................150
Power mirrors ...........................125
Power point ...............................121
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....380
fluid, refill capacity ................385
fluid, specifications .................385
Power Windows .........................122
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................284
R
Radio ................................39, 43, 50
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................66
Rear window defroster .............105
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................216
Relays ........................................308
Remote entry system .......155–156illuminated entry ....................160
locking/unlocking
doors ................................156–157
panic alarm .............................157
replacing the batteries ...........158
Reverse sensing system ...........291
Roadside assistance ..................305
Roof rack ...................................148
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................184, 187–192
Safety Canopy ...........208, 210–211
Safety defects, reporting ..........339
Safety restraints ........184, 187–192
Belt-Minder
...........................194
extension assembly ................193
for adults .........................188–191
for children .............................214
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................185
warning light and
chime ...............................193–194
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................222
Safety seats for children ..........218
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................391
Satellite Radio Information ........63
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ....................218
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................173
front seats ...............................169
heated ..............................174–175
memory seat ...................157, 172
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