Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in factory-supplied ... on page 5. The coverage period for five years, regardless of the miles driven. • If corrosion does not cause holes - For damage caused by Ford. Items or conditions that are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout) - where there is no factory-related defect involved and therefore no warranty our policy...
During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in factory-supplied ... on page 5. The coverage period for five years, regardless of the miles driven. • If corrosion does not cause holes - For damage caused by Ford. Items or conditions that are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout) - where there is no factory-related defect involved and therefore no warranty our policy...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... before the key is turned to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating normally. s If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on . Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is sounding... on and the chime is turned to the ON position to the ON position, both the light and chime turn off. R WARNING A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or...
... before the key is turned to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating normally. s If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on . Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is sounding... on and the chime is turned to the ON position to the ON position, both the light and chime turn off. R WARNING A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... in the lower center of the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat switch. Door ajar warning light symbol 13 Instrumentation Air bag readiness light symbol Passenger Air Bag OFF Light (If equipped) The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the ON position and any door or ... is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the passenger air bag is turned off only when a rear-facing infant seat is on. The passenger air bag should be turned off and the ignition is installed in the front passenger seat.
... in the lower center of the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat switch. Door ajar warning light symbol 13 Instrumentation Air bag readiness light symbol Passenger Air Bag OFF Light (If equipped) The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the ON position and any door or ... is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the passenger air bag is turned off only when a rear-facing infant seat is on. The passenger air bag should be turned off and the ignition is installed in the front passenger seat.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... power point outlets should be used in place of each cupholder from the floor and secure it in a safe place. Vehicles equipped with the Passenger Air Bag Deactivate switch do not come equipped with an auxiliary power point to the right of the radio. Using a quarter, turn ). 4. Lift the consolette from the...
... power point outlets should be used in place of each cupholder from the floor and secure it in a safe place. Vehicles equipped with the Passenger Air Bag Deactivate switch do not come equipped with an auxiliary power point to the right of the radio. Using a quarter, turn ). 4. Lift the consolette from the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not ...) child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap/shoulder belt...
...THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not ...) child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap/shoulder belt...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... not protect you properly and could possibly hurt you . The Importance of Being Properly Seated In a collision, the air bag must inflate with an air bag system. Seating and Safety Restraints The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts R WARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, ...should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is not designed to inflate in such situations s reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions that are not severe enough...
... not protect you properly and could possibly hurt you . The Importance of Being Properly Seated In a collision, the air bag must inflate with an air bag system. Seating and Safety Restraints The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts R WARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, ...should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is not designed to inflate in such situations s reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions that are not severe enough...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...to OFF will prevent the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any interaction between the passenger air bag and the rear-facing infant seat. 124 The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of the seat, or stand or lean near the air bag cover (which is near the glove... front edge of the rear-facing seat against the seatback, and restrained by lap and shoulder belts. Turning the passenger air bag deactivate switch to the passenger air bag. This means that they remain properly seated whenever the vehicle is turned to OFF. No passenger should sit upright, with...
...to OFF will prevent the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any interaction between the passenger air bag and the rear-facing infant seat. 124 The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of the seat, or stand or lean near the air bag cover (which is near the glove... front edge of the rear-facing seat against the seatback, and restrained by lap and shoulder belts. Turning the passenger air bag deactivate switch to the passenger air bag. This means that they remain properly seated whenever the vehicle is turned to OFF. No passenger should sit upright, with...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...R WARNING In order to the word OFF printed on the switch, pull the tab to remove it, and discard it also has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. Remove the ignition key. Check that the amber OFF light illuminates when the ignition switch is installed in ON. 125 The switch must... be used to turn the passenger air bag off: NOTE: If the yellow peel-off the passenger air bag when a rear-facing infant seat is placed in the right front or center front passenger seat position. Seating ...
...R WARNING In order to the word OFF printed on the switch, pull the tab to remove it, and discard it also has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. Remove the ignition key. Check that the amber OFF light illuminates when the ignition switch is installed in ON. 125 The switch must... be used to turn the passenger air bag off: NOTE: If the yellow peel-off the passenger air bag when a rear-facing infant seat is placed in the right front or center front passenger seat position. Seating ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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.... 2. Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise until it points to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The passenger air bag should be turned off , the passenger air bag will remain off . Remove the ignition key from the switch. 4. When the passenger...
.... 2. Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise until it points to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The passenger air bag should be turned off , the passenger air bag will remain off . Remove the ignition key from the switch. 4. When the passenger...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the air bags and warning labels 127 The location of the driver air bag, passenger air bag (if equipped), impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components. Seating and Safety Restraints How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the air bags and warning labels 127 The location of the driver air bag, passenger air bag (if equipped), impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components. Seating and Safety Restraints How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...contact with non-toxic nitrogen gas in the event of a collision. R WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on at speeds above the glove compartment. Because the system senses the crash severity rather than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size ...risk of personal injury in a fraction of a second. If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact and activate the air bags if necessary. The whole process takes place in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than vehicle speed, some frontal collisions at about 28 ...
...contact with non-toxic nitrogen gas in the event of a collision. R WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on at speeds above the glove compartment. Because the system senses the crash severity rather than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size ...risk of personal injury in a fraction of a second. If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact and activate the air bags if necessary. The whole process takes place in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than vehicle speed, some frontal collisions at about 28 ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument cluster and a tone to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is not required. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. Inflated driver-side air bag 129 When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally.
Seating and Safety Restraints The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument cluster and a tone to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is not required. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. Inflated driver-side air bag 129 When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...-time-only basis. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power and the air bag inflators. 130 To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in a subsequent collision. The system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the...
...-time-only basis. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power and the air bag inflators. 130 To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in a subsequent collision. The system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in the event of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. and... Canada, you must put them in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety...
... these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in the event of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. and... Canada, you must put them in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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.... 135 Installing Child Safety Seats in the front seat unless the passenger air bag deactivate switch is turned off, the passenger air bag will prevent the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any interaction between the passenger air bag and the rear-facing infant seat. In rear-facing infant seats, the... seat with the safety seat you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seat. When the passenger air bag switch is turned to the passenger air bag. R WARNING Rear-facing infant seats should not be injured in your vehicle. If you put in a sudden stop...
.... 135 Installing Child Safety Seats in the front seat unless the passenger air bag deactivate switch is turned off, the passenger air bag will prevent the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any interaction between the passenger air bag and the rear-facing infant seat. In rear-facing infant seats, the... seat with the safety seat you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seat. When the passenger air bag switch is turned to the passenger air bag. R WARNING Rear-facing infant seats should not be injured in your vehicle. If you put in a sudden stop...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... (see Electronic sound system). Index A Accessory position on the ignition...Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...service and information labels ...tone generator ...wearing safety belts ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Alarm, activating remote personal...Ambulance packages ...Antenna, radio...
... (see Electronic sound system). Index A Accessory position on the ignition...Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...service and information labels ...tone generator ...wearing safety belts ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Alarm, activating remote personal...Ambulance packages ...Antenna, radio...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Child safety seats and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (retractor) in front seat ...in rear outboard seat ...in rear seat ...tether anchorage hardware...Chime headlamps on ...key ...
Child safety seats and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (retractor) in front seat ...in rear outboard seat ...in rear seat ...tether anchorage hardware...Chime headlamps on ...key ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... system ...hazard flashers ...headlamps ...illuminated entry system...instrument panel, dimming ...interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...brake ...charging system ...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...oil pressure...overdrive off ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...
... system ...hazard flashers ...headlamps ...illuminated entry system...instrument panel, dimming ...interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...brake ...charging system ...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...oil pressure...overdrive off ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Safety restraints (continued) proper use ...replacement ...warning light and chime...Safety seats for children and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (retractor) ...in front seat ...in rear outboard ...in rear seat ...tether anchorage hardware...Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ......
Safety restraints (continued) proper use ...replacement ...warning light and chime...Safety seats for children and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (retractor) ...in front seat ...in rear outboard ...in rear seat ...tether anchorage hardware...Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ......
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... engine ...starting after a collision ...starting a warm engine ...starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled Steering, power ...Steering wheel locking ...tilting ...Storing your vehicle ...Supplemental air bag readiness light ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...227, 227, ...229, ...230 229 229 229 233 227 311 . . 5 . . 5 . 186 . 313 ...80 ...213 ...24 ...147 148 150 148...
... engine ...starting after a collision ...starting a warm engine ...starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled Steering, power ...Steering wheel locking ...tilting ...Storing your vehicle ...Supplemental air bag readiness light ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...227, 227, ...229, ...230 229 229 229 233 227 311 . . 5 . . 5 . 186 . 313 ...80 ...213 ...24 ...147 148 150 148...