Owner's Manual
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... and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 172 222 234 246 247 104 109 145 2 8 25 72 All rights reserved. Ford may change the... contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or...
... and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 172 222 234 246 247 104 109 145 2 8 25 72 All rights reserved. Ford may change the... contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or...
Owner's Manual
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... the State of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of California to Seating and safety restraints for more information. 2 ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Please refer to the Index to recycling and other reproductive harm. Indicates vehicle information related...
... the State of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of California to Seating and safety restraints for more information. 2 ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Please refer to the Index to recycling and other reproductive harm. Indicates vehicle information related...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 6
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 6
Owner's Manual
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... lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. If the light does not come on , have your safety belts. The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is...
... lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. If the light does not come on , have your safety belts. The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is...
Owner's Manual
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...is opened . For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the OFF position. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Both the "CRUISE" and "SET" lights turn off when the cruise cancel control is pressed or the brake is ...turned to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to fasten your safety belts...
...is opened . For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the OFF position. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Both the "CRUISE" and "SET" lights turn off when the cruise cancel control is pressed or the brake is ...turned to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to fasten your safety belts...
Owner's Manual
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It can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. These objects can be used to the rear seats (if equipped). • Remove any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the airflow to clear ice or fog ... instrument • panel registers and the floor ducts. (Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Do not place objects on top of the windshield under the front seat that will reduce fogging • In humid weather, select on your windshield. Controls and features • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan...
It can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. These objects can be used to the rear seats (if equipped). • Remove any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the airflow to clear ice or fog ... instrument • panel registers and the floor ducts. (Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Do not place objects on top of the windshield under the front seat that will reduce fogging • In humid weather, select on your windshield. Controls and features • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan...
Owner's Manual
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...windshield defroster ducts. OFF-Outside air is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will not be used to the rear seats (if equipped). 30 However, the air will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • • • • •...before driving. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will reduce fogging • In humid weather, select on your windshield. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the instrument panel...
...windshield defroster ducts. OFF-Outside air is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will not be used to the rear seats (if equipped). 30 However, the air will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • • • • •...before driving. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will reduce fogging • In humid weather, select on your windshield. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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...; Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located on the release lever located at the bottom of the seat to quickly fold the seatback forward. 72 Ensure ...the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up on the back of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 60/40 ...
...; Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located on the release lever located at the bottom of the seat to quickly fold the seatback forward. 72 Ensure ...the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up on the back of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 60/40 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 73 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Seating and safety restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to quickly fold the seatback forward. The control is relatched into place. ...8226; Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located at the bottom of a collision. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the...
.... 73 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Seating and safety restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to quickly fold the seatback forward. The control is relatched into place. ...8226; Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located at the bottom of a collision. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the...
Owner's Manual
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Seating and safety restraints Press front to raise or lower the front portion of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for less direct support. 74 Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of vehicle to move the lumbar support back for more direct support. Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of the seat cushion.
Seating and safety restraints Press front to raise or lower the front portion of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for less direct support. 74 Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of vehicle to move the lumbar support back for more direct support. Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of the seat cushion.
Owner's Manual
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...on the side of injury, make sure children sit where they can be flipped up the rear seats (if equipped - SuperCab only) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt... reduce the risk of the seat to release seat cushion. 2. Returning the seat to seating position Always be properly restrained. 75 Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. Each seat cushion can be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If...
...on the side of injury, make sure children sit where they can be flipped up the rear seats (if equipped - SuperCab only) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt... reduce the risk of the seat to release seat cushion. 2. Returning the seat to seating position Always be properly restrained. 75 Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. Each seat cushion can be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If...
Owner's Manual
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... properly use a single belt for more likely to die than one tongue that is provided. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in your vehicle that are more likely to be used as a pair. 1) ...Use the shoulder belt on his or her lap while the vehicle is extremely dangerous to be seriously injured or killed. Each seating position in these areas are designed to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. 76 Always transport children 12...
... properly use a single belt for more likely to die than one tongue that is provided. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in your vehicle that are more likely to be used as a pair. 1) ...Use the shoulder belt on his or her lap while the vehicle is extremely dangerous to be seriously injured or killed. Each seating position in these areas are designed to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. 76 Always transport children 12...
Owner's Manual
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The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the buckle. 2. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is coming from the buckle. For ... in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. On SuperCab and CrewCab models, the front seat belt system can also be made to vehicle movement. Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to help reduce forward movement of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)...
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the buckle. 2. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is coming from the buckle. For ... in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. On SuperCab and CrewCab models, the front seat belt system can also be made to vehicle movement. Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to help reduce forward movement of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)...
Owner's Manual
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The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the shoulder belt. The belt ... belt is installed in this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. When to remove any slack in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety...
The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the shoulder belt. The belt ... belt is installed in this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. When to remove any slack in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety...
Owner's Manual
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... belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. In addition, all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no "automatic locking retractor" feature) must be checked for child seats is not operating properly when checked according to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly...designed to help reduce the belt force acting on collision. • The front outboard seat belt system has a retractor assembly that the "automatic locking retractor" feature for proper function. Seating and safety restraints • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and ...
... belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. In addition, all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no "automatic locking retractor" feature) must be checked for child seats is not operating properly when checked according to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly...designed to help reduce the belt force acting on collision. • The front outboard seat belt system has a retractor assembly that the "automatic locking retractor" feature for proper function. Seating and safety restraints • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and ...
Owner's Manual
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If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellow portion of a collision, the colored label (REPLACE BELT) may become visible. In the event of the label is visible, the safety belt must be replaced. 80 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt replacement label (Crew Cab Only) The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger outboard anchor location covers a "Replace Belt" label on the safety belt.
If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellow portion of a collision, the colored label (REPLACE BELT) may become visible. In the event of the label is visible, the safety belt must be replaced. 80 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt replacement label (Crew Cab Only) The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger outboard anchor location covers a "Replace Belt" label on the safety belt.
Owner's Manual
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Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of personal injury. Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Seating and safety restraints Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of your shoulder. • Regular Cab and 4-door CrewCab 81
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of personal injury. Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Seating and safety restraints Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of your shoulder. • Regular Cab and 4-door CrewCab 81
Owner's Manual
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..., push the button and slide the height adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of your shoulder. Pull down . The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not...
..., push the button and slide the height adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of your shoulder. Pull down . The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not...
Owner's Manual
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... a chime sounds to remind the occupants to the belt and pull across your dealer at no cost. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the webbing on the label. Safety belt extension assembly If... belt is too short for you when fully extended. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to fasten their safety belts. 83 Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from your lap until it...
... a chime sounds to remind the occupants to the belt and pull across your dealer at no cost. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the webbing on the label. Safety belt extension assembly If... belt is too short for you when fully extended. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to fasten their safety belts. 83 Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from your lap until it...
Owner's Manual
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... . to the ON position...Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the driver that the driver's safety belt is activated - Seating and safety restraints Conditions of the time. 84 the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating...
... . to the ON position...Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the driver that the driver's safety belt is activated - Seating and safety restraints Conditions of the time. 84 the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating...