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To remove the head restraint(s), seeSecond-row adjustable head
restraintsin this chapter for more information.
WARNING:If the head restraint has been removed from a
seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint, the
head restraint must be re-installed prior to use of the seat by any other
occupant in order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of
a collision.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and
restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
largest child in the front seat.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts:
•Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap
and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to help prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place vehicle seat back in upright position.
•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Step 5
below. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
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.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with
combination lap/shoulder belts:
Note:Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat,
the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.
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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
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Your vehicle has LATCH lower
anchors for child seat installation at
the seating positions marked with
the child seat symbol.
The LATCH anchors are located at
the rear section of the rear seat
between the cushion and seat back,
below the locator symbols on the
seat back. Follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions to
properly install a child seat with
LATCH attachments.
Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
Refer toAttaching child safety seats with tether strapslater in this
chapter.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors
shown.
WARNING:Never attach two child safety seats to the same
anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold
two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious
injury or death.
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.
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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) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission), 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. 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.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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Accessory delay ..........................80
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................146, 155, 158
and child safety seats ............148
description ..............146, 155, 158
disposal ....................................161
driver airbag ....146, 148, 156, 159
indicator light .........154, 157, 161
operation .........146, 148, 156, 159
passenger
airbag ...............146, 148, 156, 159
side airbag ...............................155
Air cleaner filter .......327–328, 333
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................46, 49
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................242
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................301
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ..............113, 117
arming the system ..................117
disarming a triggered
system .....................................118
triggering .................................118
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................28
Single CD ..................................28
Audio system (see Radio) .........28Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................223, 225
fluid, adding ....................322, 327
fluid, checking ................322, 327
fluid, refill capacities ..............334
fluid, specification ..................334
Selectshift (SST) ....................227
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........334
B
Battery .......................................299
acid, treating emergencies .....299
jumping a disabled battery ....266
maintenance-free ....................299
replacement, specifications ...333
servicing ..................................299
Belt-Minder.............................141
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................236
Blind spot mirror ......................235
Booster seats .............................175
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....322
fluid, refill capacities ..............334
fluid, specifications .................334
lubricant specifications ..........334
parking ....................................215
shift interlock ..........................221
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................59
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....334
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................88
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..172
in front seat ............................166
in rear seat ..............................166
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................175
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................280
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................283
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................322
operation while driving ..........229
recommended shift speeds ....229
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................76
set zone adjustment .................76
Console ........................................77
overhead ....................................75Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................85
Coolant
checking and adding ..............301
refill capacities ................305, 334
specifications ..........................334
Cross Traffic Alert ....................236
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................82
Cupholder(s) .............................131
Customer Assistance ................249
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................344, 347
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............275
Getting roadside assistance ...249
Getting the service you
need .........................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
windshield .................................49
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................322, 325
engine oil .................................294
Driving under special
conditions ..................228, 243, 245
sand .........................................244
snow and ice ...........................246
through water .................244, 248
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high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................289
I
Ignition ...............................209, 338
Illuminated visor mirror .............74
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................166
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................320
Instrument panel ........................78
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................258
positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
keypad .....................................112
locking and unlocking doors ..113
programming entry code .......112
Keys .....................................95, 115
positions of the ignition .........209L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps .....................58, 61
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................170
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................201
Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ................................105
doors ........................................101
Lubricant specifications ...........334
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .....122, 124
M
Manual transmission .................229
fluid capacities ........................334
lubricant specifications ..........334
reverse .....................................230
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................81–82
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................81
heated ........................................82
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side view mirrors (power) .......82
Moon roof ....................................86
Motorcraftparts ..............287, 333
MyKey ..........................................96
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................312
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................294
P
Parental MyKey programming ...96
Parking brake ............................215
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........333
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................132
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................255
Power door locks ......................101
Power mirrors .............................82
Power point .................................78
Power steering ..................219, 221
fluid, checking and adding ....321
fluid, refill capacity ................334
fluid, specifications .................334
Power Windows ...........................79
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................108
R
Radio ............................................28Rear-view camera system .........233
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................164
Relays ........................................252
Remote entry system ...............107
illuminated entry ............110–111
locking/unlocking
doors ................................107–108
opening the trunk ...................109
opening the windows .............108
panic alarm .............................108
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................109
replacing the batteries ...........109
Reverse sensing system ...........231
Roadside assistance ..................249
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........131, 136–138, 140
Safety Canopy ...........................155
Safety defects, reporting ..........278
Safety restraints ........131, 136–140
Belt-Minder...........................141
extension assembly ................139
for adults .........................136–138
for children .............................162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................132
warning light and chime ........140
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................170
Safety seats for children ..........166
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................339
Satellite Radio .............................28
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