SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the seatbelt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a collision.
Always sit upright against yourseatback with your feet on the floor.
Do not place objects higher than thetop of the seat backrest. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest morethan 30°.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
To minimize the risk of neck injury inthe event of a crash, the driver andpassenger occupants should not sitin or operate the vehicle, until the headrestraint is placed in its proper position.The driver should never adjust the headrestraint while the vehicle is in motion.
The adjustable head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible, itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied. Failureto adjust the head restraint properly couldreduce its effectiveness during certainimpacts.
Install the head restraint properly tohelp minimize the risk of neck injuryin the event of a crash.
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Note:Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front seat and rear seat outboard headrestraints
Rear center head restraint
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button C.
2.Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold buttons C and D.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
Note:For the front head restraints, you mayneed to use a key or similar object to releasethe head restraint. Press the key into theguide sleeve unlock and remove button torelease the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
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Entertainment...............................................353AM/FM Radio......................................................354Apps........................................................................362Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................361CD...........................................................................360HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable).........................................................357SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................355Sources..................................................................354Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................362USB Ports.............................................................362Environment......................................................15Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................83Blind Spot Monitor..............................................84Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................83Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................83Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................83Power Exterior Mirrors........................................83
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FanSee: Engine Cooling Fan..................................216Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................31Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30Floor Mats........................................................187Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................80Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................407Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY).........................................408Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................407Front Fog Lamps............................................80Front Parking Aid..........................................154Front Passenger Sensing System............40Front Wiper BladesSee: Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......223Fuel and Refueling.......................................129
Fuel Consumption........................................134Fuel Economy......................................................134Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................130Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................129Choosing the Right Fuel...................................129Fuel Shutoff...................................................189Fuses................................................................200Fuse Specification Chart..........................200Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................200Luggage Compartment Fuse Box...............206Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........204
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Gauges...............................................................86Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............86Fuel Gauge..............................................................87Information Display.............................................86GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................140General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................47General Maintenance Information.......409Multi-Point Inspection.......................................411Owner Checks and Services..........................410Protecting Your Investment..........................409Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................409Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?....................................................409Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................196Getting the Services You Need................193Away From Home...............................................193
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................148Hazard Flashers............................................189Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................225Headlamp Exit Delay....................................78Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................226HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................111Head Restraints...............................................111Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................112
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