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4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming
from) for that seating position until
you hear a snap and feel the latch
engage. Make sure the tongue is
latched securely by pulling on it.
5. To put the retractor in the
automatic locking mode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until all of the belt is
pulled out.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it
retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8. Remove remaining slack from the
belt. Force the seat down with extra
weight, e.g., by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in
order to force slack from the belt.
This is necessary to remove the
remaining slack that will exist once
the additional weight of the child is
added to the child restraint. It also
helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child seat to the
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
towards the buckle will additionally
help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
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WARNING:Depending on where you secure a child restraint,
and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able
to be properly restrained.
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions
(center seating use)
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced
520 mm (20.5 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower
anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position.
LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can
only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated.
Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is
attached to that anchor.
WARNING:The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors
is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. Do not use LATCH
lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at
least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
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.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the
child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to
the vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this
for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a crash greatly increases.
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WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Accessory delay ........................102
Active Park Assist .....................280
AdvanceTrac ..............................262
Air cleaner filter ...............376–378
Air conditioning ..............68, 71, 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................68
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................184–185, 193, 195
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............185, 193, 195
disposal ....................................199
driver airbag ............187, 194, 196
indicator light .................193, 198
operation .................187, 194, 196
passenger airbag .....187, 194, 196
side airbag ...............................193
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................285
Ambient mood/lighting ...............85
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................354
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................260
Anti-theft system ..............140, 149
arming the system ..................149
disarming a triggered
system .....................................150
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............379
fluid, specification ..................379Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................271, 273
fluid, adding ............................374
fluid, checking ........................374
Selectshift (SST) ....................275
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................352
acid, treating emergencies .....352
jumping a disabled battery ....319
maintenance-free ....................352
replacement, specifications ...378
servicing ..................................352
Belt-Minder.............................180
Booster seats .............................213
Brakes ........................................260
anti-lock ...................................260
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................261
fluid, checking and adding ....374
fluid, refill capacities ..............379
fluid, specifications .................379
lubricant specifications ..........379
parking ....................................261
shift interlock ..........................269
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....379
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................113
Cargo net ...................................124
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................302
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Child safety seats ......................203
in front seat ............................204
in rear seat ..............................204
LATCH .....................................207
recommendations ...................201
tether anchorage hardware ...210
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................213
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............336
instrument panel ....................339
interior .....................................340
plastic parts ............................338
washing ....................................334
waxing .....................................335
wheels ......................................335
wiper blades ............................338
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................68, 71, 74
Clock ............................................93
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Compass, electronic ....................94
calibration .................................95
set zone adjustment .................95
Console
overhead ....................................94
Controls
power seat ...............................156
steering column ......................106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............354
refill capacities ................357, 379
specifications ..........................379
Cooler ..........................................97
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................104Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................388
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................331
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................327
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................332
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................330
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................82
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................74
windshield .................................74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................374
engine oil .................................349
Driving under special
conditions ..........................287, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................46
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................319
running out of fuel .........319, 365
Emission control system ..........370
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Homelink wireless control
system ........................................110
Hood ..........................................344
I
Ignition ...............................255, 382
Illuminated visor mirror .............93
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................203
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................372
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................339
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................82
J
Jack ............................................302
positioning ...............................302
storage .....................................302
Jump-starting your vehicle ......319
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................127
keypad .....................................138
locking and unlocking doors ..139
programming entry code .......138
Keys ...................................126, 141
positions of the ignition .........255
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................80bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............82
fog lamps ...................................81
headlamps .................................80
headlamps, flash to pass ..........81
instrument panel, dimming .....82
interior lamps .....................85, 87
replacing bulbs .........................87
LATCH anchors .........................207
Liftgate ......................119–120, 134
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........261
Load limits .................................242
Locks
autolock ...................................127
childproof ................................131
doors ........................................127
Lubricant specifications ...........379
Lug nuts ....................................318
Lumbar support, seats .....155, 158
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................22
Mirrors .......................................103
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................103
heated ................................74, 104
programmable memory ..........135
side view mirrors (power) .....103
Moon roof ..................................108
Motorcraftparts ..............341, 378
MyKey ........................................143
N
Navigation system .......................67
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Octane rating ............................364
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................349
Overdrive ...................................270
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................143
Park Assist ................................280
Parking brake ............................261
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........378
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................173
Power adjustable foot pedals ...104
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................298
Power door locks ......................127
Power liftgate ............................120
Power mirrors ...........................103
Power point .................................98
Power steering ..........................267
fluid, checking and adding ....373
fluid, refill capacity ................379
fluid, specifications .................379
Power Windows .........................101
R
Radio ............................................28
6-CD in dash .............................28
Rear heated seats .....................167
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................46
Rear-view camera system .........278Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................201
Refrigerator .................................97
Relays ........................................294
Remote entry system .......132–133
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking
doors ................................133–134
opening the trunk ...................134
panic alarm .............................135
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................136
replacing the batteries ...........136
Reverse sensing system ...........276
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................125
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................171, 175–179
Safety Canopy ...................193, 195
Safety defects, reporting ..........333
Safety restraints ........171, 175–179
Belt-Minder...........................180
extension assembly ................179
for adults .........................176–178
for children .............................199
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................173
warning light and chime ........180
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................207
Safety seats for children ..........203
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................383
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....28
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Satellite Radio Information ........43
Seats ..........................................151
child safety seats ....................203
climate control ..........................74
easy access/easyout feature ..159
front seats ...............................154
heated ........................71, 158, 167
memory seat ...................135, 159
second row seats ............162, 165
third row seats ........165, 168–169
Second-row power fold seat ....164
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................138
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................140
Servicing your vehicle ..............343
Setting the clock .........................29
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............198
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........304
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................378, 382
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................379
Speed control ............................104
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................319
Steering wheel
controls ....................................106
tilting .........................................92
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................67
T
Temporary mobility kit .............309Tilt steering wheel ......................92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....236
Tires ...........................220–221, 302
alignment ................................228
care ..........................................224
changing ..................302, 304–305
checking the pressure ............224
inflating ...................................222
label .........................................235
replacing ..................................226
rotating ....................................229
safety practices .......................228
sidewall information ...............230
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................302
Temporary mobility kit ..........309
terminology .............................221
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ........................220, 225
Towing .......................................249
recreational towing .................253
trailer towing ..........................249
wrecker ....................................325
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............379
lubricant specifications ..........379
Transmission .............................270
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....269
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................374
Turn signal ..................................84
U
Universal garage door opener ..109
USB port ......................................39
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