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2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position.
•2nd row bucket (40/40)
•2nd row bench (60/40)
•Third row seat
Note: The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether
anchors.
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3. Clip the tether hook to the anchor as shown. The tether hook may be
twisted 1/2 turn to improve installation.
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be
retained properly in the event of a collision.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision greatly increases.
If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the
child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends
its use.
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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), rear inflatable
safety belts (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.
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CD voice commands ................. 421
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 348
Child safety restraints .......... 29–30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 39
LATCH ....................................... 29
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 395
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 316
engine compartment .............. 318
instrument panel .................... 320
interior ..................................... 319
plastic parts ............................ 317
washing .................................... 316
waxing ..................................... 318
wheels ...................................... 321
wiper blades ............................ 319
Climate voice commands ......... 457
Clock .................................. 132, 446
Collision Warning System ......... 236
Console ...................................... 171
overhead .................................. 173
rear .......................................... 171
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 294
refill capacities ........................ 359
specifications .......................... 359
Cooler ........................................ 172
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 231
Cruise control ........................... 216
Customer Assistance ................ 263
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 368, 371Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 273
Getting roadside assistance ... 263
Getting the service you need.. 268
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 275
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 273
Customizing your home screen.. 394
D
Defrost ....................................... 136
rear window ............................ 140
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 299–300
engine oil ................................. 293
Display settings ......................... 447
Drivebelt .................................... 358
Driver alert ................................ 225
Driving under special
conditions .................. 193, 195, 197
sand ......................................... 196
snow and ice ........................... 198
through water ................. 197, 260
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 136
E
Electronic message center ....... 114
Electronic stability control ...... 204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 265
running out of fuel ................. 181
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 201
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