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...Checks and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check washer ...and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level,...
...Checks and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check washer ...and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level,...
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... additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 190 193 196 196 197 199 Cleaning 200 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 97 97 108 120 128 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 142 142 145 148 158 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard...
... additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 190 193 196 196 197 199 Cleaning 200 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 97 97 108 120 128 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 142 142 145 148 158 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard...
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... how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status. Any of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be used by the driver and passengers, • information about the performance of various systems and modules in personal injury. Front seat mounted...
... how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status. Any of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be used by the driver and passengers, • information about the performance of various systems and modules in personal injury. Front seat mounted...
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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 Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 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 Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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... the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is low. Air bag readiness: If this chapter). Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected...
... the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is low. Air bag readiness: If this chapter). Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected...
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... to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to activate these safety devices. During a crash, the...• Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights. Seating and Safety Restraints ...
... to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to activate these safety devices. During a crash, the...• Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights. Seating and Safety Restraints ...
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...Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are fastened. Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the...the most severe impacts. This helps reduce the risk of an impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows...
...Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are fastened. Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the...the most severe impacts. This helps reduce the risk of an impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows...
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... not function properly in the event of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. 110 To reduce the risk of the Personal Safety System is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle...make sure children sit where they can be heard. 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. A difficulty with your dealership...
... not function properly in the event of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. 110 To reduce the risk of the Personal Safety System is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle...make sure children sit where they can be heard. 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. A difficulty with your dealership...
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...front passenger seating positions will be checked by a qualified technician to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front air bags and/or Safety Canopy and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to other seat belt function is not operating properly. In addition, ... system at the driver and right front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag and Safety Canopy supplemental restraint systems. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is a...
...front passenger seating positions will be checked by a qualified technician to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front air bags and/or Safety Canopy and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to other seat belt function is not operating properly. In addition, ... system at the driver and right front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag and Safety Canopy supplemental restraint systems. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is a...
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... positions for an accident. "Belts wrinkle my Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of home. "Safety belts don't work" Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. People who...
... positions for an accident. "Belts wrinkle my Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of home. "Safety belts don't work" Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. People who...
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... always properly use appropriate child restraints. there is a risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying... air bag. All occupants of injury from certain upper body injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 ...
... always properly use appropriate child restraints. there is a risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying... air bag. All occupants of injury from certain upper body injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 ...
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... position. Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do... not modify the front end of additional equipment. 121 Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can result in ...
... position. Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do... not modify the front end of additional equipment. 121 Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can result in ...
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...the system. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of the type sufficient to cause activation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to... cause the sensors to inflate in the front seating position. Front air bags are designed to close an electrical circuit that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in frontal...
...the system. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of the type sufficient to cause activation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to... cause the sensors to inflate in the front seating position. Front air bags are designed to close an electrical circuit that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in frontal...
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...chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • a readiness light and tone. 123 If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of death or serious injuries such as possible while maintaining vehicle control. This may also cause abrasions..., swelling or temporary hearing loss. If the air bag is extremely important that inflates the air bag. Seating and Safety Restraints The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. Refer to occupants who are not properly restrained or ...
...chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • a readiness light and tone. 123 If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of death or serious injuries such as possible while maintaining vehicle control. This may also cause abrasions..., swelling or temporary hearing loss. If the air bag is extremely important that inflates the air bag. Seating and Safety Restraints The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. Refer to occupants who are not properly restrained or ...
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... the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of a collision. If any of the air bag is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Failure to Air bag readiness section in the event of five beeps will be heard. Safety Canopyி system (if ... required. The 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. A difficulty with a deploying Safety Canopy.
... the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of a collision. If any of the air bag is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Failure to Air bag readiness section in the event of five beeps will be heard. Safety Canopyி system (if ... required. The 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. A difficulty with a deploying Safety Canopy.
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Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 125 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, ..., do not obstruct or place objects 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.
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 125 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, ..., do not obstruct or place objects 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.
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... or rollover events, the Safety Canopy system will not function again. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to the Air bag readiness section in a collision does not mean that the Safety Canopy system did not activate in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Several Safety Canopy... get hot after inflation. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to indicate the condition of the air bag is wrong with the vehicle service manual. The fact that something is not required. 127
... or rollover events, the Safety Canopy system will not function again. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to the Air bag readiness section in a collision does not mean that the Safety Canopy system did not activate in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Several Safety Canopy... get hot after inflation. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to indicate the condition of the air bag is wrong with the vehicle service manual. The fact that something is not required. 127
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...problem and light are required by qualified personnel. Disposal of five beeps will not illuminate immediately after ignition is moving. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in safety seats made especially for children. If small children (generally children who are safer when ... state or provincial laws for directions on his or her lap while the vehicle is turned on. • A series of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. Always follow the instructions and warnings that children are four years old or younger and...
...problem and light are required by qualified personnel. Disposal of five beeps will not illuminate immediately after ignition is moving. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in safety seats made especially for children. If small children (generally children who are safer when ... state or provincial laws for directions on his or her lap while the vehicle is turned on. • A series of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. Always follow the instructions and warnings that children are four years old or younger and...
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... for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. When children should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Moving the child closer...
... for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. When children should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Moving the child closer...
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.... • Put the safety belt in a sudden stop or collision. If you hear a snap and feel it latch. 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 to the direction...
.... • Put the safety belt in a sudden stop or collision. If you hear a snap and feel it latch. 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 to the direction...
