Owner's Manual
Page 14
...light and chime remind you to fasten your vehicle. All of these indicators means. The following conditions will take place: s If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will ... to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn off. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to 8 seconds. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the light is on the standard cluster. Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are...
...light and chime remind you to fasten your vehicle. All of these indicators means. The following conditions will take place: s If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will ... to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn off. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to 8 seconds. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the light is on the standard cluster. Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
RWARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 84 6 Manual Seats Manual seat adjustment RWARNING Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
RWARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 84 6 Manual Seats Manual seat adjustment RWARNING Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Owner's Manual
Page 88
... best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the outside of the front seat base Important Safety Belt Information The use . 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Check to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion. In... most states and in Canada the law requires their use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of objects that the seat and seatback are straight forward 87 Never attempt to see that...
... best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the outside of the front seat base Important Safety Belt Information The use . 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Check to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion. In... most states and in Canada the law requires their use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of objects that the seat and seatback are straight forward 87 Never attempt to see that...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... for Children in the fully upright position. 88 Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it around your safety belt, a warning light may come on the outside shoulder only. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to be inspected by a qualified technician after any... collision. RWARNING Children should be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on and a chime may sound....
... for Children in the fully upright position. 88 Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it around your safety belt, a warning light may come on the outside shoulder only. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to be inspected by a qualified technician after any... collision. RWARNING Children should be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on and a chime may sound....
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... the retractor so that suits you hear a snap and feel it latch. Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your vehicle is in a collision. Make sure the tongue is moving. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on... is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue. 89 Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your shoulder and chest. After you brake hard, turn hard, or if your movement. Be sure the belt is , remove the twist. RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to ...
... the retractor so that suits you hear a snap and feel it latch. Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your vehicle is in a collision. Make sure the tongue is moving. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on... is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue. 89 Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your shoulder and chest. After you brake hard, turn hard, or if your movement. Be sure the belt is , remove the twist. RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. 6 Fastening the front seat lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. 90 Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter.
To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. 6 Fastening the front seat lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. 90 Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter.
Owner's Manual
Page 92
...tight only on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the retractor. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 91 To switch... child seats or infant carriers should never be used when installing a child seat on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. This retractor can be switched from the emergency locking mode to retract. The retractor modes function as...
...tight only on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the retractor. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 91 To switch... child seats or infant carriers should never be used when installing a child seat on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. This retractor can be switched from the emergency locking mode to retract. The retractor modes function as...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
...and 2). See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in the lap belt. To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up on the shoulder belt to push the release button.) Figure 1 - The shoulder belt height adjuster 92 Pull up . (You do not have to remove slack.... 6 4. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to one of four (4) positions. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode...
...and 2). See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in the lap belt. To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up on the shoulder belt to push the release button.) Figure 1 - The shoulder belt height adjuster 92 Pull up . (You do not have to remove slack.... 6 4. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to one of four (4) positions. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
...You must adjust it around your shoulder. Do not wear it to fit snugly and as low as possible around your neck. Pull the belt across the middle of severe injury in one of the rear seat does not adjust automatically. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting ...the shoulder belt height Make sure the adjuster is securely fastened. 93 Make sure the buckle is firmly in a collision. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is properly positioned on...
...You must adjust it around your shoulder. Do not wear it to fit snugly and as low as possible around your neck. Pull the belt across the middle of severe injury in one of the rear seat does not adjust automatically. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting ...the shoulder belt height Make sure the adjuster is securely fastened. 93 Make sure the buckle is firmly in a collision. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is properly positioned on...
Owner's Manual
Page 95
... button on the end of the buckle. Also, use extension to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Unfastening the lap belt in center rear seating position Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is too short for you when... located at no cost from the buckle. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is fully extended. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to change the ...
... button on the end of the buckle. Also, use extension to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Unfastening the lap belt in center rear seating position Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is too short for you when... located at no cost from the buckle. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is fully extended. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to change the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
...replaced. In a collision of sufficient severity while the safety belt is in use , the safety belt buckle will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the label is visible. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.... Safety Belt Warning Label A warning label has been placed on the buckle of each of the label is visible, the safety belt must be inspected after any ...
...replaced. In a collision of sufficient severity while the safety belt is in use , the safety belt buckle will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the label is visible. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.... Safety Belt Warning Label A warning label has been placed on the buckle of each of the label is visible, the safety belt must be inspected after any ...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is equipped with a supplemental restraint system designed to work with the safety belts to reduce certain upper body injuries. 96 6 The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Important Air Bag Precautions Your vehicle is primarily designed to help protect you and your right front seat passenger in the event of a collision.
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is equipped with a supplemental restraint system designed to work with the safety belts to reduce certain upper body injuries. 96 6 The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Important Air Bag Precautions Your vehicle is primarily designed to help protect you and your right front seat passenger in the event of a collision.
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...If you are close to an inflating air bag, it is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position. Position your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety... belts, failure to do so may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING Do not attempt to follow these ...
...If you are close to an inflating air bag, it is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position. Position your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety... belts, failure to do so may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING Do not attempt to follow these ...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
... residue may notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. After the air bag inflates, it means the forces were not of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the entire Safety Restraints section in the rear seat. baking soda) that something is normal. Rather, it will..., you may consist of a collision. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured in this owner guide. RWARNING Children should always wear their safety belts.
... residue may notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. After the air bag inflates, it means the forces were not of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the entire Safety Restraints section in the rear seat. baking soda) that something is normal. Rather, it will..., you may consist of a collision. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured in this owner guide. RWARNING Children should always wear their safety belts.
Owner's Manual
Page 101
... key to indicate the condition of the system. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by law to use safety restraints for children. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your vehicle...Vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local and state laws for specific requirements. 100 Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 6 Determining if System Is Operational The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a readiness light and a tone to ON...
... key to indicate the condition of the system. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by law to use safety restraints for children. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your vehicle...Vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local and state laws for specific requirements. 100 Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 6 Determining if System Is Operational The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a readiness light and a tone to ON...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
... while the vehicle is moving. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in the front seating positions. they could burn a small child. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in sunny weather; Check seat...
... while the vehicle is moving. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in the front seating positions. they could burn a small child. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in sunny weather; Check seat...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
Ford recommends the use child or infant seats. Your vehicle is equipped with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should sit with their ... cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should use of the child. Failure to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts.
Ford recommends the use child or infant seats. Your vehicle is equipped with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should sit with their ... cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should use of the child. Failure to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts.
Owner's Manual
Page 104
...in your vehicle. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers. When installing a child safety seat, be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of the manufacturer's instructions included with the tongue between the child seat and the release button as shown in the... release button pointing upward and away from the child seat, with the safety seat you do not install and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the retractor is securely fastened in the buckle. RWARNING Carefully follow all of a lap-shoulder...
...in your vehicle. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers. When installing a child safety seat, be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of the manufacturer's instructions included with the tongue between the child seat and the release button as shown in the... release button pointing upward and away from the child seat, with the safety seat you do not install and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the retractor is securely fastened in the buckle. RWARNING Carefully follow all of a lap-shoulder...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
... as far back as possible. 1. If you choose to install a child safety seat in center of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for child seats Installing Child Safety Seats in the Front Passenger Seat and Outer Rear Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual... locking mode retractor on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Pull down on the shoulder belt portion of passenger seat. 2. See Figure 1. 104 6 Safety belt buckle placement for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers.
... as far back as possible. 1. If you choose to install a child safety seat in center of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for child seats Installing Child Safety Seats in the Front Passenger Seat and Outer Rear Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual... locking mode retractor on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Pull down on the shoulder belt portion of passenger seat. 2. See Figure 1. 104 6 Safety belt buckle placement for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers.
Owner's Manual
Page 106
While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 3. 105 Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. See Figure 2.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 3. 105 Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. See Figure 2.