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3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route the
tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure
the belt webbing is not twisted.
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.
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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
400 mm (16 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 of this vehicle.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and have
attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, 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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A
Accessory delay ..........................72
Active Park Assist .....................230
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Air cleaner filter ...............321–322
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................137, 146, 149
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............137, 146, 149
disposal ....................................152
driver airbag ............139, 147, 150
indicator light .........146, 148, 151
operation .................139, 147, 150
passenger airbag .....139, 147, 150
side airbag ...............................146
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................236
Ambient mood/lighting ...............58
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................27
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................298
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................213–214
Anti-theft system ......................107
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............323
fluid, specification ..................323Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........323
refill capacities ........................323
B
Battery .......................................296
acid, treating emergencies .....296
jumping a disabled battery ....265
maintenance-free ....................296
replacement, specifications ...322
servicing ..................................296
Belt-Minder
.............................132
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........235
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................213
anti-lock ...........................213–214
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................214
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacities ..............323
fluid, specifications .................323
lubricant specifications ..........323
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..........................222
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....323
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................80
Cargo area shade ........................87
Cargo management system ........88
CD ................................................27
Cell phone use ..............................8
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Child safety seats ......................157
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................158
in rear seat ..............................158
LATCH .....................................161
recommendations ...................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................280
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 48
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................27
Compass, electronic ....................67
calibration .................................68
set zone adjustment .................67
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................115
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............298
refill capacities ................301, 323
specifications ..........................323
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................74
Customer Assistance ................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................331Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...244
Getting the service
you need .................................272
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................317
engine oil .................................292
Driving under special
conditions ..................226, 238, 240
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................241
through water .................240, 243
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 310
Emergency Flashers .................245
Emission control system ..........314
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................281
coolant .....................................298
fail-safe cooling .......................302
idle speed control ...................296
lubrication specifications .......323
refill capacities ........................323
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................157
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................316
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................97, 99
keypad .....................................105
locking and unlocking doors ..106
programming entry code .......105
Keys .....................................91, 108
positions of the ignition .........207
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...............56–57, 59
replacing bulbs .........................60
LATCH anchors .........................161
Liftgate ................................86, 103
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........214
Load limits .................................194Loading instructions .................200
Locks
autolock ...............................97, 99
childproof ................................101
doors ..........................................97
Lubricant specifications ...........323
Lug nuts ....................................263
Luggage rack ...............................88
Lumbar support, seats .....114–115
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................22
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................79
Motorcraft
parts ..............285, 322
MyKey ..........................................92
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................308
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................292
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey programming ...92
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Park Assist ................................230
Parking brake ............................214
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................322
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................125
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................250
Power door locks ........................97
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................221
fluid, refill capacity ................323
fluid, specifications .................323
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................222
R
Radio ............................................27
Rear-view camera system .........228
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................155
Relays ........................................246
Remote entry system .......101–102
illuminated entry ............104–105
locking/unlocking
doors ................................102–103
opening the trunk ...................103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................104
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........226
Roadside assistance ..................244Roof rack ...............................88–89
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................123, 127–131
Safety Canopy ...........146–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..277–278
Safety restraints ........123, 127–131
Belt-Minder
...........................132
extension assembly ................132
for adults .........................128–130
for children .............................152
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................125
warning light and chime ........132
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................161
Safety seats for children ..........157
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................327
Satellite Radio Information ........41
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................157
heated ......................................116
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................105
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................107
Servicing your vehicle ..............287
Setting the clock .........................27
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............152
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................322, 326
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
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