2022 FORD E SERIES child restraint

The passenger side airbag should always
be on (the airbag off light should not be
illuminated) unless the passenger is a
person who meets the requirements stated
either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration/Transport Canada
deactivation criteria which follows.
The vast majority of drivers and passengers
are much safer with an airbag than
without. To do their job and reduce the risk
of life threatening injuries, airbags must
open with great force, and this force can
pose a potentially deadly risk in some
situations, particularly when a front seat
occupant is not properly buckled up. The
most effective way to reduce the risk of
unnecessary airbag injuries without
reducing the overall safety of the vehicle
is to make sure all occupants are properly
restrained in the vehicle, especially in the
front seat. This provides the protection of
seatbelts and permits the airbags to
provide the additional protection they were
designed to provide. If you choose to
deactivate your airbag, you are losing the
very significant risk reducing benefits of
the airbag and you are also reducing the
effectiveness of the seatbelts, because
seatbelts in modern vehicles are designed
to work as a safety system with the
airbags.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Deactivation Criteria
(Excluding Canada)
WARNING: This vehicle has special
energy management seatbelts for the
driver and right front passenger. These
particular seatbelts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management seatbelt gives or
releases additional seatbelt webbing in
some accidents to reduce the concentration of force on an occupant's
chest and to reduce the risk of certain
bone fractures and injuries to underlying
organs. In a crash, if the airbag is off, this
energy management seatbelt might
permit the passenger wearing the
seatbelt to move forward enough to
have a serious or fatal injury. The more
severe the crash, and the heavier the
occupant, the greater the risk. Make sure
the airbag is on for any passenger who
does not qualify under the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
deactivation 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 small
to accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.
• The infant has a medical condition
which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.
2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must
ride in the front seat because:
• The vehicle has no rear seat.
• Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in
the rear seat(s) whenever possible,
children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must
ride in the front because no space is
available in the rear seat(s) of the
vehicle.
• The child has a medical condition
which, according to the child's
physician, makes it necessary for the
child to ride in the front seat so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.
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3. Medical condition. A passenger has a
medical condition which, according to his
or her physician:
• Causes the passenger airbag to pose
a special risk for the passenger.
• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag in a crash greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and allowing the
passenger, even if belted, to hit the
dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
(Canada Only) WARNING: This vehicle has special
energy management seatbelts for the
driver and right front passenger. These
particular seatbelts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management seatbelt gives or
releases additional seatbelt webbing in
some accidents to reduce the
concentration of force on an occupant's
chest and to reduce the risk of certain
bone fractures and injuries to underlying
organs. In a crash, if the airbag is off, this
energy management seatbelt might
permit the passenger wearing the
seatbelt to move forward enough to
have a serious or fatal injury. The more
severe the crash, and the heavier the
occupant, the greater the risk. Make sure
the airbag is on for any passenger who
does not qualify under the Transport
Canada deactivation 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 cannot
accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.
• The infant has a medical condition
which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front seat so that
the driver can monitor the infant's
condition.
2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or
under must ride in the front seat because:
• My vehicle has no rear seat.
• Although children age 12 and under ride
in the rear seat whenever possible,
children age 12 and under have no
option but to sometimes ride in the
front seat because rear seat space is
insufficient.
• The child has a medical condition that,
according to the child's physician,
makes it necessary for the child to ride
in the front seat so that the driver can
monitor the child's condition.
3. Medical condition:
A passenger has a
medical condition that, according to his or
her physician:
• Poses a special risk for the passenger
if the airbag deploys.
• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag deployment greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and experiencing a crash
without the protection offered by the
airbag.
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Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment
WARNING: National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. Properly seated occupants sit
upright, lean against the seat back, and
center themselves on the seat cushion,
with their feet comfortably extended on
the floor. Sitting improperly can increase
the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies
down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans
forward or sideways, or puts one or both
feet up, the chance of injury during a crash
is greatly increased.
Children and Airbags WARNING:
Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash.
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag and passenger
airbag. Based on the type of accident, the
restraints control module deploys the
appropriate safety devices.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and
Truck Owners
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death from a
rollover or other crash you must avoid
sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers, drive
at safe speeds for the conditions, keep
tires properly inflated, never overload or
improperly load your vehicle, and make
sure every passenger is properly
restrained. WARNING:
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat
belt. All occupants must wear seat belts.
Children and infants must use
appropriate restraints to minimize the
risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
How Your Vehicle Differs from
Other Vehicles
Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can
differ from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:
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Canceling the Set Speed............................110
Capacities and Specifications................223
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 185
Catalytic Converter........................................93
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 94
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 94
Changing a Bulb.............................................181 Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 181
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 183
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 182
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 182
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 183
Changing a Fuse
...........................................163
Fuses....................................................................... 163
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................217
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 218
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 219
Changing the 12V Battery...........................177 Dual Batteries....................................................... 179
Reconnecting the Battery................................ 178
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................168
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................180
Checking the Wiper Blades......................180
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................188
Cleaning Products........................................184 Materials................................................................ 184
Cleaning the Engine....................................186
Cleaning the Exterior...................................185 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps.......................... 185
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions................185
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 185
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 185
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 185
Underbody............................................................ 186
Under Hood.......................................................... 186Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................188
Cleaning the Interior....................................187 Mirrors..................................................................... 187
Cleaning the Wheels...................................189
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................187
Climate Control
...............................................74
Connected Vehicle......................................235
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................ 235
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network............................................................ 235
Connected Vehicle Limitations
..............235
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........235
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................235
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 235
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........241 Pairing a Device................................................... 241
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
........................................................235
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........235
Disabling the Connectivity Device...............235
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........235
What Is the Modem.......................................... 235
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 169
Cooling System Capacity and Specification
...............................................227
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40
Cruise Control
................................................109
Cruise Control Indicators............................110
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................49
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................49
Customer Assistance
..................................149
Customer Information...............................259
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels................................................................ 259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
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Pre-Collision Assist...............................................
71
Traction Control..................................................... 72
Transmission.......................................................... 72
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster........................................59
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................53
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Mirror...................................................58 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 58
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 58
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................146 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 146
Jump Starting...................................................... 146
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 146
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 147
K
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................42
L
Lane Keeping System..................................119 Switching the System On and Off...............120
System Display.................................................... 120
System Settings.................................................. 120
Troubleshooting................................................... 121
Lighting Control..............................................52 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............53
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 52
Lighting...............................................................52 General Information............................................ 52
Limited Slip Differential............................100
Load Carrying
..................................................127
Load Limit........................................................127
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 131
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 127Locking and Unlocking.................................45
Autolock Feature.................................................. 46
Autounlock Feature............................................. 46
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 46
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 46
Power Door Locks................................................ 45
Remote Control.................................................... 45
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
M
Maintenance..................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Manual Climate Control...............................74 Heater Only System............................................. 74
Manual Climate Control..................................... 74
Manual Seats
...................................................78
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 78
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 78
Recline Adjustment............................................. 78
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 65
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 57
Mobile Communications Equipment
......16
Motorcraft Parts...........................................223
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........254
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................168
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 167
Opening and Closing the Hood...............165
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................153
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........153
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................55
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