
4. While the safety belt warning light is
on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt
warning light flashes for confirmation.
• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.
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 seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read 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 crash be replaced. However,
if the crash 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 crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.
Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 211).
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Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat (If Equipped)
Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped)
Folding the Seatback
WARNINGS
When folding the seatback down,
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. WARNINGS
Do not sit behind a seat that you fold
forward. This can increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a crash.
1. Lift the lever.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
POWER SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving.
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
from a wall or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp bulb and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS
Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
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describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire
Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case
of a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.) A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter, this may mean it is
designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical
Organization) or JATMA (Japan
Tire Manufacturing Association).
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
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A.
T: Indicates a type of tire,
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association, that is intended for
temporary service on cars,
sport-utility vehicles, minivans and
light trucks.
B. 145:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 80:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire. E.
16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver ’s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
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Inspecting Your Tires and
Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves. Check the tire
and valve stems for holes, cracks,
or cuts that may permit air
leakage and repair or replace the
tire and replace the valve stem.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
demounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
Tire Wear When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires
must be replaced to help prevent
your vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread
is worn down to 1/16th of an inch
(2 mm)
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed
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Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
...............................72
Center Mounted Lamp........................................ 72
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Side Mounted Lamp............................................ 72
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 71
Luggage Compartment Lamp.......................... 71
Reading Lamps....................................................... 71
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................164
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 165
Jump Starting...................................................... 166
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 165
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 166
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control...............................................67 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 67
Lighting...............................................................67 General Information............................................ 67
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............143
Load Carrying
..................................................141 Load Limit
.......................................................144
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Auto lock and Auto unlock Feature...............56
Emergency Locking with the Key.................... 57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 54
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key........................................................................\
55
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 54
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 57
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 55
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 56
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 55
Locks...................................................................54
Luggage Anchor Points
...............................141
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 239
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Maintenance..................................................185 General Information.......................................... 185
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Manual Liftgate..............................................58 Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat.................................................................... 106
Adjusting the Lumbar Support .................... 105
Folding the Seatback....................................... 106
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 106
Media Hub
......................................................265
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 84
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............101
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 73
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Rear Seats.......................................................107
Vehicles With Five Seats.................................. 107
Vehicles With Seven Seats............................. 109
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................141 Adjustable Load Floor........................................ 141
Passenger Compartment Floor...................... 141
Rear View Camera........................................137 Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........138
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........137
Using the Display................................................. 137
Vehicles With Parking Aid............................... 138
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 137
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65 Rear Window Washer......................................... 66
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 65
Recommended Towing Weights............153
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight................................................................ 154
Reduced Engine Performance
................160
Refueling...........................................................121 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................122
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 47
Programming a New Remote Control..........47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function.............................................................. 48
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................215
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................173
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
................................................................172 Roadside Assistance
...................................163
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 163
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 163
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 163
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 163
Roadside Emergencies...............................163
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
.................143
Maximum Load Weights.................................. 143
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 160
Running Out of Fuel....................................120 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 120
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 34
Safety Belts......................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................34
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44
Safety Precautions........................................119
Satellite Radio..............................................262 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 263
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............263
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 263
Troubleshooting................................................. 264
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........407
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................399
Seats.................................................................103
Security..............................................................59
Settings.............................................................321 Clock........................................................................\
321
Display.................................................................... 322
Settings.................................................................. 325
Sound..................................................................... 323
Vehicle.................................................................... 323
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
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