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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911 Assist™ ................................68
A
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ...............51
Accessing your media menu
features ........................................79
Accessing your phone menu
features ........................................55
Active call menu options ...........51
Advanced menu options .......63, 85
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ................................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................240
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................168, 177, 180
and child safety seats ............170
description ..............168, 177, 180
disposal ....................................183
driver airbag ............170, 178, 181
indicator light .................177, 183
operation .................170, 178, 181
passenger airbag .....170, 178, 181
side airbag ...............................177
Air cleaner filter .......317–318, 320
Ambient mood/lighting .............108
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................299
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................238
Anti-theft system ..............143, 145
arming the system ..........144–145disarming a triggered
system .....................................145
triggering .................................145
AppLink™ ...................................73
Armrests ....................................150
Audio system (see Radio) ...23, 28
Automatic transmission ............246
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................246
fluid, adding ............................316
fluid, checking ........................316
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point ...............120
B
Battery .......................................297
acid, treating emergencies .....297
jumping a disabled battery ....271
maintenance-free ....................297
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................297
Belt-Minder.............................163
Blind spot mirror ......................253
Booster seats .............................198
Brakes ................................237–238
anti-lock ...................................238
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................238
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
parking ....................................239
shift interlock ..........................244
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ..........................................109
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....321
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................265
Child safety seats ......................188
attaching with tether straps ..195
in front seat ............................189
in rear seat ..............................189
LATCH .....................................192
recommendations ...................186
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................198
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............286
instrument panel ....................288
interior .....................................289
plastic parts ............................287
washing ....................................284
waxing .....................................284
wheels ......................................285
wiper blades ............................287
Clock ................................19, 23, 28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................316
operation while driving ..........249
recommended shift speeds ....249
Connecting a digital media
player to SYNC.........................75
Console ......................................120
Controls
steering column ......................127
Coolant
checking and adding ..............299
refill capacities ................303, 321
specifications ..........................321
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................125Customer Assistance ................255
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................329, 332
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............280
Getting roadside assistance ...255
Getting the service you
need .........................................276
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................282
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................280
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................105
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................316
engine oil .................................295
Doors
central unlocking ....................133
Driving under special
conditions ..................................248
through water .........................254
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................271
running out of fuel .........270, 308
Emission control system ..........313
End user license agreement ......92
Engine ................................323–324
cleaning ...................................286
coolant .....................................299
idle speed control ...................297
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Phone redial ................................55
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ........................................80
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................261
Power door locks ......................132
Power mirrors ...........................124
Power point ...............................120
Power steering ..................243–244
Power Windows .........................121
Privacy information ....................43
Push button start system .........233
Putting a call on/off hold ...........51
R
Radio ......................................23, 28
Receiving a text message ...........57
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................186
Relays ........................................257
Remote entry system ...............137
illuminated entry ....................143
locking/unlocking doors .........139
opening the trunk ...................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .....................141, 143
replacing the batteries ...........139
Roadside assistance ..................255
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158–160, 162
Safety defects, reporting ..........283Safety information ......................43
Safety restraints ........158–160, 162
Belt-Minder...........................163
extension assembly ................162
for adults .........................159–160
for children .............................184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................156
warning light and chime ........163
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................192
Safety seats for children ..........188
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............339
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................188
heated ......................................150
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................143
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ...........79
Servicing your vehicle ..............291
Setting the clock .............19, 23, 28
Side air curtain .........................180
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spark plugs,
specifications .............320, 323–324
Specification chart, lubricants .321
Speed control ............................125
Starting your
vehicle ........................230–231, 233
jump starting ..........................271
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