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4. Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (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 automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats. This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.
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, unbuckle the
belt and 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.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).
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The childproof locks are located on the
rear edge of each rear door and must be
set separately for each door.
•Driver side: turn counterclockwise to
lock and clockwise to unlock.
• Passenger side: turn clockwise to lock
and counterclockwise to unlock.
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Eject: Press to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows: Press to scroll through on-screen choices.
B
CD slot: Insert a CD.
C
OK: Press to confirm on-screen selections.
D
Clock: Press to set the time. Use the H and M buttons outside the audio display
to adjust the hours and minutes. Press OK to finish. (The clock can also be set
by pressing MENU, then scrolling to the clock settings menu.)
E
INFO: Press to access radio or CD information.
F
Number block: Press a button to store your favorite radio stations. When tuned
to a station, press and hold the button until sound returns.
G
Seek: Press to go to the next station up the radio frequency band or the next
track on a CD.
H
ON/OFF: Press to switch the audio system on or off by pressing the button.
Turn to adjust the volume.
I
Seek: Press to go to the next station down the radio frequency band or the
previous track on a CD.
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Eject: Press to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows: Press to scroll through on-screen choices.
B
CD slot: Insert a CD.
C
OK: Press to confirms on-screen selections.
D
Clock: Press to set the time. Use the H and M buttons outside the audio display
to adjust the hours and minutes. Press OK to finish. (The clock can also be set
by pressing MENU, then scrolling to the clock settings menu.)
E
INFO: Press to access radio or CD information.
F
SOUND: Press to adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
G
Number block: Press to store your favorite radio stations, when in radio mode.
When tuned to a station, press and hold a button until sound returns. When in
CD mode, press a button to select a track. In phone mode, use the buttons to
dial a phone number.
H
Function button 4: Press to select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
I
Function button 3: Press to select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
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Eject Press to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows: Press to scroll through on-screen choices.
B
CD slot: Insert a CD.
C
OK: Press to confirm on-screen selections.
D
INFO: Press to access radio or CD information.
E
MENU: Press to access different audio system features. See Menu Structure
later in this chapter.
F
SOUND: Press to adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
G
Number block: Press a button to store your favorite radio stations, when in
radio mode. When tuned to a station, press and hold the button until sound
returns. When in CD mode, press a button to select a track. In phone mode, use
the buttons to dial a phone number. In clock mode, use the H and M buttons
outside the audio display to adjust the hours and minutes. Press OK to finish.
(The clock can also be set by pressing MENU, then scrolling to the clock settings
menu.)
H
Function button 4: Press to select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
I
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Display Settings
Select to change display brightness.
Dimming
Select to display the language in English, French or
Spanish.
Language
Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
Temp setting
Clock Settings
Select to set the time.
Set time
Select to set the calendar date.
Set date
Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hour
mode.
12/24 hour
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNINGS
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Ford strongly recommends
that you use extreme caution when using
any device or feature that may take your
focus off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. We recommend against the use
of any handheld device while driving,
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you
become aware of applicable state and
local laws that may affect use of electronic
devices while driving.
For safety reasons, do not connect
or adjust the settings on your
portable music player while the
vehicle is moving.
WARNINGS
Store the portable music player in a
secure location, such as the center
console or the glove box, when the
vehicle is in motion. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
injury. The audio extension cable must be
long enough to allow the portable music
player to be safely stored while the vehicle
is in motion.
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1.Remove the crossbar thumbwheels at
both sides of the front crossbar by
turning them counterclockwise.
Note: A small screwdriver or similar tool
can be used to loosen the thumbwheel.
Apply to the fastener head on the top of the
thumbwheel or insert the shaft between the
two paddles of the thumbwheel and rotate
it loose.
2. Remove the crossbar by sliding the ends off of the shoulder bolts in the
side rails.
3. Move the crossbar to the new side rail position and slide the crossbar onto
the shoulder bolt at that position.
4. Replace and tighten the thumbwheels
at both sides of the crossbar by turning
them clockwise until tight. A small
screwdriver or similar tool can be used
to tighten if necessary.
Make sure to check that the thumbwheels
are tight each time load is added or
removed from the roof rack, and
periodically while traveling. Make sure that
the load is secure before traveling. LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle loading - with and without
a trailer
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, trailer or both, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following
terms for determining your vehicle
’s weight
ratings, with or without a trailer, from the
vehicle ’s Tire Label or Safety Compliance
Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it up
from your authorized dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.
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When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers) and do not make
full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
km).
• Place the gearshift lever in position P
to aid in engine and transmission
cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic.
• Turn off the speed control. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with
the grade assist feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached; anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade, place wheel
chocks under the trailer's wheels.
TOWING POINTS (IF EQUIPPED)
Towing Eye Location
The screw-in towing eye is located in the
spare wheel well.
The towing eye must always be carried in
the vehicle. Installing the Towing Eye
The screw-in towing eye has a left-hand
thread. Turn it counterclockwise to install
it. Make sure that the towing eye is fully
tightened.
Insert a suitable object to pry open the
cover (1). Use recessed/notched portion
of the cover. Screw in the towing eye (2).
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
Switch the ignition to the on position.
Failure to do so results in steering lock and
non-function of indicator and brake lamps.
Braking and steering efforts are high if the
engine is not running. Maintain increased
stopping distances.
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