2019 FORD E SERIES child restraint

The passenger side airbag should alwaysbe on (the airbag off light should not beilluminated) unless the passenger is aperson who meets the requirements statedeither in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration/Transport Canadadeactivation criteria which follows.
The vast majority of drivers and passengersare much safer with an airbag thanwithout. To do their job and reduce the riskof life threatening injuries, airbags mustopen with great force, and this force canpose a potentially deadly risk in somesituations, particularly when a front seatoccupant is not properly buckled up. Themost effective way to reduce the risk ofunnecessary airbag injuries withoutreducing the overall safety of the vehicleis to make sure all occupants are properlyrestrained in the vehicle, especially in thefront seat. This provides the protection ofseatbelts and permits the airbags toprovide the additional protection they weredesigned to provide. If you choose todeactivate your airbag, you are losing thevery significant risk reducing benefits ofthe airbag and you are also reducing theeffectiveness of the seatbelts, becauseseatbelts in modern vehicles are designedto work as a safety system with theairbags.
National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Deactivation Criteria(Excluding Canada)
WARNING: This vehicle hasspecial energy management seatbeltsfor the driver and right front passenger.These particular seatbelts arespecifically designed to work withairbags to help reduce the risk of injuryin a crash. The energy managementseatbelt gives or releases additionalseatbelt webbing in some accidents to
reduce the concentration of force on anoccupant's chest and to reduce the riskof certain bone fractures and injuries tounderlying organs. In a crash, if the airbagis off, this energy management seatbeltmight permit the passenger wearing theseatbelt to move forward enough tohave a serious or fatal injury. The moresevere the crash, and the heavier theoccupant, the greater the risk. Make surethe airbag is on for any passenger whodoes not qualify under the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administrationdeactivation criteria.
1.Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old)must ride in the front seat because:
•The vehicle has no rear seat.
•The vehicle has a rear seat too smallto accommodate a rear-facing infantseat.
•The infant has a medical conditionwhich, according to the infant'sphysician, makes it necessary for theinfant to ride in the front so that thedriver can constantly monitor thechild's condition.
2.Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 mustride in the front seat because:
•The vehicle has no rear seat.
•Although children ages 1 to 12 ride inthe rear seat(s) whenever possible,children ages 1 to 12 sometimes mustride in the front because no space isavailable in the rear seat(s) of thevehicle.
•The child has a medical conditionwhich, according to the child'sphysician, makes it necessary for thechild to ride in the front seat so that thedriver can constantly monitor thechild's condition.
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3. Medical condition. A passenger has amedical condition which, according to hisor her physician:
•Causes the passenger airbag to posea special risk for the passenger.
•Makes the potential harm from thepassenger airbag in a crash greaterthan the potential harm from turningoff the airbag and allowing thepassenger, even if belted, to hit thedashboard or windshield in a crash.
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria(Canada Only)
WARNING: This vehicle hasspecial energy management seatbeltsfor the driver and right front passenger.These particular seatbelts arespecifically designed to work withairbags to help reduce the risk of injuryin a crash. The energy managementseatbelt gives or releases additionalseatbelt webbing in some accidents toreduce the concentration of force on anoccupant's chest and to reduce the riskof certain bone fractures and injuries tounderlying organs. In a crash, if the airbagis off, this energy management seatbeltmight permit the passenger wearing theseatbelt to move forward enough tohave a serious or fatal injury. The moresevere the crash, and the heavier theoccupant, the greater the risk. Make surethe airbag is on for any passenger whodoes not qualify under the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administrationdeactivation criteria.
1.Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old)must ride in the front seat because:
•My vehicle has no rear seat.
•The rear seat in my vehicle cannotaccommodate a rear-facing infantseat.
•The infant has a medical conditionwhich, according to the infant'sphysician, makes it necessary for theinfant to ride in the front seat so thatthe driver can monitor the infant'scondition.
2.Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 orunder must ride in the front seat because:
•My vehicle has no rear seat.
•Although children age 12 and under ridein the rear seat whenever possible,children age 12 and under have nooption but to sometimes ride in thefront seat because rear seat space isinsufficient.
•The child has a medical condition that,according to the child's physician,makes it necessary for the child to ridein the front seat so that the driver canmonitor the child's condition.
3.Medical condition: A passenger has amedical condition that, according to his orher physician:
•Poses a special risk for the passengerif the airbag deploys.
•Makes the potential harm from thepassenger airbag deployment greaterthan the potential harm from turningoff the airbag and experiencing a crashwithout the protection offered by theairbag.
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Proper Driver and Front PassengerSeating Adjustment
WARNING: National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of atleast 10 in (25 cm) between anoccupant's chest and the driver airbagmodule.
To properly position yourself away fromthe airbag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as youcan while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly (one or twodegrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seatbelts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sitproperly. Properly seated occupants situpright, lean against the seat back, andcenter themselves on the seat cushion,with their feet comfortably extended onthe floor. Sitting improperly can increasethe chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, liesdown, turns sideways, sits forward, leansforward or sideways, or puts one or bothfeet up, the chance of injury during a crashis greatly increased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seating positions than in thefront seating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end bodystructure and tow hooks) may affect theperformance of the airbag system,increasing the risk of injury. Do notmodify the front end of the vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors which provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule. The restraints control moduledeploys (activates) the front safety beltpretensioners, driver airbag and passengerairbag. Based on the type of accident, therestraints control module will deploy theappropriate safety devices.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van andTruck Owners
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. To reduce therisk of serious injury or death from arollover or other crash you must avoidsharp turns and abrupt maneuvers, driveat safe speeds for the conditions, keeptires properly inflated, never overload orimproperly load your vehicle, and makesure every passenger is properlyrestrained.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly morelikely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt. All occupants must wear seat belts.Children and infants must useappropriate restraints to minimize therisk of injury or ejection.
Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars in thevarious driving conditions that areencountered on streets, highways andoff-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are notdesigned for cornering at speeds as highas passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to performsatisfactorily under off-road conditions.
How Your Vehicle Differs fromOther Vehicles
Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks candiffer from some other vehicles in a fewnoticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:
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Bulb Specification Chart............................212
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Capacities and Specifications -6.2L................................................................203Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................207Specifications.....................................................204Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................207Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates.............................................................212Specifications.....................................................209Capacities and Specifications................198Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................160Catalytic Converter.......................................84On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................85Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................85Changing a Bulb............................................157Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................157Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs (Cut-Away Only)...............................158Replacing Front Parking Lamp and DirectionIndicator Bulbs...............................................158Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................157Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.........................158Changing a Fuse...........................................139Fuses.......................................................................139Changing a Road Wheel............................192Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................193Tire Change Procedure.....................................194Changing the 12V Battery..........................153Dual Batteries......................................................155Reconnecting the Battery...............................154Changing the Engine Air Filter.................159Changing the Wiper Blades......................155Checking the Wiper Blades.......................155Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................31Child Restraint Positioning.........................25Child Safety........................................................17General Information.............................................17Cleaning Leather Seats..............................164
Cleaning Products.......................................160Materials................................................................160Cleaning the Engine.....................................162Cleaning the Exterior..................................160Cleaning the Headlamps..................................161Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................161Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................161Stripes or Graphics..............................................161Underbody.............................................................161Under Hood...........................................................161Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................163Cleaning the Interior....................................163Mirrors.....................................................................163Cleaning the Wheels...................................165Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................162Climate Control..............................................66Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................144Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........37Cruise Control..................................................47Principle of Operation........................................96Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................96Customer Assistance..................................124
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Data Recording..................................................7911 Assist Privacy Notice......................................11Comfort, Convenience and EntertainmentData........................................................................9Event Data.................................................................9Service Data.............................................................8Services That Third Parties Provide...............10Services That We Provide..................................10Vehicles With a Modem.....................................10Vehicles With SYNC.............................................10Daytime Running Lamps............................50Digital Radio...................................................219HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................220Direction Indicators.......................................50Doors and Locks.............................................42Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33Children and Airbags...........................................37Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
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GearboxSee: Transmission................................................87General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................39General Maintenance Information........276Multi-point Inspection......................................278Owner Checks and Services...........................277Protecting Your Investment...........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................276Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................127Getting the Services You Need................124Away From Home...............................................124
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................92Hazard Flashers............................................120Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................156Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................157HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................69Head Restraints..............................................69HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................66Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................67Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather...............................................................67General Hints.........................................................67Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................67Quickly Heating the Interior..............................67Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67Recommended Settings for Heating............67Vehicle Stationary for Extended PeriodsDuring Extreme High AmbientTemperatures....................................................67Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...............................................................91Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
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Ignition Switch.................................................74In California (U.S. Only)..............................125Information Displays.....................................58General Information............................................58Information Messages.................................63Brake System.........................................................63Fuel............................................................................63Maintenance..........................................................64Tire.............................................................................64Traction Control....................................................64Trailer........................................................................65Transmission..........................................................65Installing Child Restraints............................18Child Seats...............................................................18Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................19Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................53Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................50Instrument Panel............................................16Interior Mirror....................................................52Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................52Manual Dimming Mirror.....................................52Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121Connecting the Jumper Cables......................121Jump Starting.......................................................122Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................121Removing the Jumper Cables........................122
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
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Lighting Control..............................................49Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50Headlamp High Beam........................................49Lighting..............................................................49General Information............................................49Limited Slip Differential..............................90Load Carrying..................................................99
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