2010 FORD TAURUS child seat

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.
•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.
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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.
The importance of shoulder belts
Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s
head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should
never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a
booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat.
Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not
stay positioned on the shoulder during use.
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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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Accessory delay ..........................82
Adaptive Cruise Control .............86
AdvanceTrac ..............................244
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........248
Air cleaner filter ...............357–359
Air conditioning ....................48, 51
automatic temperature
control system ..........................53
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................48
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................171–172, 180, 182
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............172, 180, 182
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............174, 181, 183
indicator light .................180, 185
operation .................174, 181, 183
passenger airbag .....174, 181, 183
side airbag ...............................180
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................269
Ambient mood/lighting ...............66
AM/FM .........................................30
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................336
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................242
Anti-theft system ..............129, 137
arming the system ..................138
disarming a triggered
system .....................................139
triggering .................................139
Audio system (see Radio) .........30Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specification ..................360
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................251, 254
fluid, adding ............................355
fluid, checking ........................355
Selectshift (SST) ....................255
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
B
Battery .......................................334
acid, treating emergencies .....334
jumping a disabled battery ....304
maintenance-free ....................334
replacement, specifications ...359
servicing ..................................334
Belt-Minder
.............................167
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................263
Booster seats .............................199
Brakes ........................................241
anti-lock ...................................242
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................242
fluid, checking and adding ....355
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specifications .................360
lubricant specifications ..........360
parking ....................................243
shift interlock ..........................250
Bulbs ............................................67
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....360
Car2U garage door opener .......102
Cargo cover .................................82
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Cargo net ...................................108
CD ................................................30
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................287
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether
straps .......................................197
in front seat ............................190
in rear seat ..............................190
LATCH .....................................194
recommendations ...................188
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................199
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............320
instrument panel ....................322
interior .....................................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................318
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................319
wiper blades ............................321
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ......................48, 51, 53
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................31
Collision Warning System .........260
Compass, electronic ....................76
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console
overhead ....................................75
Controls
power seat ...............................145
steering column ........................95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............336refill capacities ................340, 360
specifications ..........................360
Cross Traffic Alert ....................263
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................84
Cupholder(s) .............................156
Customer Assistance ................277
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................369
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................315
Getting roadside assistance ...277
Getting the service you
need .........................................311
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................316
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................63
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield ...........................51, 53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................355
engine oil .................................331
Doors
central unlocking ....................112
Driving under special
conditions ..........................271, 274
sand .........................................272
snow and ice ...........................275
through water .................273, 276
E
Electronic message center .........19
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Hood ..........................................327
I
Ignition ...............................234, 363
Illuminated visor mirror .............75
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................353
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................322
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................64
Intelligent Access Key
..............110
Intelligent Access with push
button start
...............................120
J
Jack
............................................287
positioning
...............................287
storage
.....................................287
Jump-starting your vehicle
......304
K
Keyless entry system
autolock
...................................112
keypad
.....................................127
locking and unlocking
doors
........................................128
programming entry code
.......127
Keys
...................................109, 131
positions of the ignition
.........234L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................67
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........63
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps .....................66, 68
replacing bulbs .........................68
LATCH anchors .........................194
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242
Load limits .................................223
Locks
autolock ...................................112
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........360
Lug nuts ....................................302
Lumbar support, seats .....143, 147
M
Massage seats ............................144
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................82–83
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................83
fold away ...................................84
heated ........................................84
programmable memory ..........122
side view mirrors (power) .......83
Moon roof ....................................96
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Motorcraft parts ................324, 359
Multi-contour seats ...................144
MyKey ........................................134
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ............................346
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................331
Overdrive ...................................251
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................134
Parking brake ............................243
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....359
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................159
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................84
Power adjustable foot pedals .....84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................284
Power door locks ......................111
Power mirrors .............................83
Power point .................................79
Power steering ..........................248
fluid, checking and adding ....354
fluid, refill capacity ................360
fluid, specifications .................360
Power Windows ...........................79Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................121
Push button start system .........237
R
Radio ............................................30
6-CD in dash .............................30
Rear heated seats .....................157
Rear-view camera system .........258
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................188
Relays ........................................279
Remote entry system .......118, 120
illuminated entry ....................125
locking/unlocking doors .........121
opening the trunk ...................122
opening the windows .............121
panic alarm .............................122
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................125
replacing the batteries ...........123
Reverse sensing system ...........256
Roadside assistance ..................277
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158, 161–165
Safety Canopy ...................180, 182
Safety defects, reporting ..........317
Safety restraints ........158, 161–165
Belt-Minder
...........................167
extension assembly ................166
for adults .........................162–165
for children .............................186
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Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................159
warning light and chime ........166
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................194
Safety seats for children ..........190
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................364
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....30
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seats ..........................................140
child safety seats ....................190
climate control ..................51, 149
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................151
front seats .......................143, 148
heated ..............................147, 157
memory seat ...................122, 150
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................127
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................129
Servicing your vehicle ..............326
Setting the clock .........................31
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........290
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................359, 363
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................360
Speed control ..............................84
Starting your vehicle ........234–236
jump starting ..........................304
push button start system .......237Steering wheel
controls ......................................95
tilting .........................................74
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................30
CD-MP3 .....................................30
SYNC
..........................................47
T
Temporary mobility kit .............294
Tilt steering wheel ......................74
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........287
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–204, 287
alignment ................................211
care ..........................................207
changing ..........................287, 290
checking the pressure ............207
inflating ...................................205
label .........................................217
replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............213
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .................................288
Temporary mobility kit ..........294
terminology .............................204
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................203, 208
Towing .......................................230
recreational towing .................232
trailer towing ..........................230
wrecker ....................................309
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
lubricant specifications ..........360
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