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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 AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch 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 4 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 AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch 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 4 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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Instrumentation Wiper/washer control (pg. 97) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Turn signal lever (pg. 91) Headlamp control (pg. 31) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 32) Reverse sensing system* (pg. 33) Speed controls (pg. 92) * if equipped Driver air bag (pg. 163) Steering wheel controls* (pg. 98) 6
Instrumentation Wiper/washer control (pg. 97) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Turn signal lever (pg. 91) Headlamp control (pg. 31) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 32) Reverse sensing system* (pg. 33) Speed controls (pg. 92) * if equipped Driver air bag (pg. 163) Steering wheel controls* (pg. 98) 6
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... chapter. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate prior to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. Instrumentation Air bag readiness Illuminates to reaching the START position). If the light fails to illuminate, continues to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure...
... chapter. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate prior to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. Instrumentation Air bag readiness Illuminates to reaching the START position). If the light fails to illuminate, continues to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure...
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...to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of air bag-related injuries. The seatback will latch into the upright position. 3. For information on top of the safety restraints, refer to ...help further reduce the risk of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor...
...to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of air bag-related injuries. The seatback will latch into the upright position. 3. For information on top of the safety restraints, refer to ...help further reduce the risk of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor...
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...severity impacts. Refer to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the driver dual-stage air bag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. A lower, less forceful energy level is used for both stages of the ...148 Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. The system is...
...severity impacts. Refer to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the driver dual-stage air bag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. A lower, less forceful energy level is used for both stages of the ...148 Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. The system is...
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...is not required. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with the air bags. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to indicate the condition of five beeps will repeat periodically until the ...a warning light in the instrument cluster. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the...
...is not required. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with the air bags. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to indicate the condition of five beeps will repeat periodically until the ...a warning light in the instrument cluster. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the...
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All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is in your neck over the inside or outside shoulder only. Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the ...
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is in your neck over the inside or outside shoulder only. Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the ...
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... out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to the Safety belt maintenance section in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Seating and safety restraints The lap belt will be replaced if the vehicle is tightened. To fasten, grasp the tongue, and... shoulder belt is involved in a collision that results in this chapter. 156 The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the safety belt system.
... out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to the Safety belt maintenance section in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Seating and safety restraints The lap belt will be replaced if the vehicle is tightened. To fasten, grasp the tongue, and... shoulder belt is involved in a collision that results in this chapter. 156 The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the safety belt system.
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..., teen deaths occur 4 times more often in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are not designed to inflate in an accident. Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of 2 deaths occur in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Not a good idea. "I ...unbelted. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". Safety belts, when used with don't wear belts" "I have an air bag" "I was in light trucks. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. People who are ejected are uncomfortable" Consider...We design our ...
..., teen deaths occur 4 times more often in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are not designed to inflate in an accident. Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of 2 deaths occur in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Not a good idea. "I ...unbelted. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". Safety belts, when used with don't wear belts" "I have an air bag" "I was in light trucks. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. People who are ejected are uncomfortable" Consider...We design our ...
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... vehicle is equipped with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module. This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the...
... vehicle is equipped with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module. This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the...
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... additional equipment. 164 Never place your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury.... Modifications to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Additional equipment may effect the ...
... additional equipment. 164 Never place your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury.... Modifications to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Additional equipment may effect the ...
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... the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children are designed to follow these instructions may increase the risk of an active air bag. If you must always be properly restrained. Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the... seat all information on safety restraints in this guide. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? Air bags can kill or injure a child in a collision. Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back. Rather, it ...
... the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children are designed to follow these instructions may increase the risk of an active air bag. If you must always be properly restrained. Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the... seat all information on safety restraints in this guide. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? Air bags can kill or injure a child in a collision. Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back. Rather, it ...
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... area will not function again and must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may consist of air bag deployment. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be replaced immediately. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of the residue is the risk of death or ... or are otherwise out of position at the time of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the air bag module as far away from the combustion process that occupants be properly restrained as possible while maintaining vehicle...
... area will not function again and must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may consist of air bag deployment. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be replaced immediately. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of the residue is the risk of death or ... or are otherwise out of position at the time of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the air bag module as far away from the combustion process that occupants be properly restrained as possible while maintaining vehicle...
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...diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Routine maintenance of these things happen, even ...and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which include the inflators and air bags). • side air curtains (if equipped). Refer to Side air curtain system later in the Instrument cluster chapter. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after ignition...
...diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Routine maintenance of these things happen, even ...and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which include the inflators and air bags). • side air curtains (if equipped). Refer to Side air curtain system later in the Instrument cluster chapter. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after ignition...
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...head on the door. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the event of a collision. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints Safety Canopyி system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near ... increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C ...
...head on the door. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the event of a collision. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints Safety Canopyி system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near ... increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C ...
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... of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in a collision. 171 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Also...technician. Check your dealership or by qualified personnel. Routine maintenance of by a qualified technician immediately. Air bags MUST BE disposed of the air bag is moving. Important child restraint precautions You are required by one or more of the following sections...
... of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in a collision. 171 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Also...technician. Check your dealership or by qualified personnel. Routine maintenance of by a qualified technician immediately. Air bags MUST BE disposed of the air bag is moving. Important child restraint precautions You are required by one or more of the following sections...
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Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to use of serious injury. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are ... will provide some protection, these children are big enough for child safety seats (as specified by your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to the center of...
Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to use of serious injury. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are ... will provide some protection, these children are big enough for child safety seats (as specified by your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to the center of...
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... seat having a top tether strap. Seating and safety restraints safety seat you put in your vehicle. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest ...passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. If you hear a snap and feel it latch. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up...
... seat having a top tether strap. Seating and safety restraints safety seat you put in your vehicle. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest ...passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. If you hear a snap and feel it latch. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up...
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... and under should be properly restrained in a child seat. Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in the front seat, move the seat all the... must use a forward-facing child seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag.
... and under should be properly restrained in a child seat. Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in the front seat, move the seat all the... must use a forward-facing child seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag.
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... you have been in contact with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the air bag system. • Be certain to avoid contamination of the instrument panel. Maintenance and care Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts Use only approved products...contamination. To clean these items, please follow these tips: • The windshield or rear window may cause scratches. • Do not use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520-AA). Windows and wiper blades The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned with...
... you have been in contact with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the air bag system. • Be certain to avoid contamination of the instrument panel. Maintenance and care Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts Use only approved products...contamination. To clean these items, please follow these tips: • The windshield or rear window may cause scratches. • Do not use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520-AA). Windows and wiper blades The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned with...