Owner's Manual
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... restrain you and your passengers in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) u the lap belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you ... and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for directions on how to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug and low on and a ...
... restrain you and your passengers in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) u the lap belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you ... and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for directions on how to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug and low on and a ...
Owner's Manual
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Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. Each seating position in your vehicle ... over the inside shoulder. RWARNING To reduce the risk of the door coming open in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder...
Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. Each seating position in your vehicle ... over the inside shoulder. RWARNING To reduce the risk of the door coming open in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder...
Owner's Manual
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...as possible around your hips. 13 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to your movement. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to the buckle by pulling up on tongue. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if ...your vehicle receives an impact of the belt by pulling on the shoulder belt until you hear a snap and feel it . Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your forward movement. Fastening the safety belt Adjust the lap part of 5 mph (8 km/h) or...
...as possible around your hips. 13 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to your movement. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to the buckle by pulling up on tongue. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if ...your vehicle receives an impact of the belt by pulling on the shoulder belt until you hear a snap and feel it . Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your forward movement. Fastening the safety belt Adjust the lap part of 5 mph (8 km/h) or...
Owner's Manual
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... sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering, or... impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Unfastening the combination lap/shoulder belts - front and rear outboard seating positions While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you...
... sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering, or... impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Unfastening the combination lap/shoulder belts - front and rear outboard seating positions While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you...
Owner's Manual
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... a child safety seat on the occupant. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. A clicking sound will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 3. 15 Automatic locking mode In this...all of movement. At this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will continue to be heard as the belt is allowed to the automatic locking mode, perform the following : u A tight lap/shoulder belt on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats ...
... a child safety seat on the occupant. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. A clicking sound will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is in the automatic locking mode. 3. 15 Automatic locking mode In this...all of movement. At this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will continue to be heard as the belt is allowed to the automatic locking mode, perform the following : u A tight lap/shoulder belt on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats ...
Owner's Manual
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...inches (20 cm) to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is fully extended. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware..., should also be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are available at no cost from your dealer....
...inches (20 cm) to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is fully extended. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware..., should also be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are available at no cost from your dealer....
Owner's Manual
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... right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to supplement the protection provided to severe frontal collisions. RWARNING All occupants of injury in moderate to properly... belted occupants in a collision. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to the lower body. ...
... right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to supplement the protection provided to severe frontal collisions. RWARNING All occupants of injury in moderate to properly... belted occupants in a collision. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to the lower body. ...
Owner's Manual
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... inflates u reduce the risk of Being Properly Seated In a collision, the air bag must inflate with an air bag system. Use your safety belts to use safety belts even with considerable force. There are not seated in a normal riding position with your back against the seatback, the air bag may not protect...
... inflates u reduce the risk of Being Properly Seated In a collision, the air bag must inflate with an air bag system. Use your safety belts to use safety belts even with considerable force. There are not seated in a normal riding position with your back against the seatback, the air bag may not protect...
Owner's Manual
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... front seat of this instruction may come in the event of a collision. Ask for Children. Failure to follow this vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the...800-782-4356. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other sections of this chapter of the Owner Guide, especially sections entitled Safety...
... front seat of this instruction may come in the event of a collision. Ask for Children. Failure to follow this vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the...800-782-4356. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other sections of this chapter of the Owner Guide, especially sections entitled Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... a collision, people riding in these children. RWARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in safety seats that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in a collision. and Canada, you must put them in any area of injury, make sure children sit where... likely to use safety restraints for these areas are made specially for specific requirements. If small children ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 25 RWARNING To prevent the risk of your vehicle - this generally includes children who are four years old or younger and who weigh ...
... a collision, people riding in these children. RWARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in safety seats that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in a collision. and Canada, you must put them in any area of injury, make sure children sit where... likely to use safety restraints for these areas are made specially for specific requirements. If small children ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 25 RWARNING To prevent the risk of your vehicle - this generally includes children who are four years old or younger and who weigh ...
Owner's Manual
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... use of your vehicle. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps in sunny weather; RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in this chapter. 26 RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in... a sudden stop or collision. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when...
... use of your vehicle. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps in sunny weather; RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in this chapter. 26 RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in... a sudden stop or collision. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when...
Owner's Manual
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... systems are designed to be secured in the buckle. The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air bag could push the top of a lap-shoulder belt. 27 Air bags deploy with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should sit with a right front passenger air bag. Front passengers,... especially children and small adults, must always be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of the rear-facing seat against the seatback, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as...
... systems are designed to be secured in the buckle. The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air bag could push the top of a lap-shoulder belt. 27 Air bags deploy with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should sit with a right front passenger air bag. Front passengers,... especially children and small adults, must always be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of the rear-facing seat against the seatback, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as...
Owner's Manual
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RWARNING Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear seats. Safety belt buckle placement for child seats Using the Dual Locking Mode Retractor When Installing a Child Safety Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the right front passenger seat. 29
RWARNING Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear seats. Safety belt buckle placement for child seats Using the Dual Locking Mode Retractor When Installing a Child Safety Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the right front passenger seat. 29
Owner's Manual
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Position the child seat or infant carrier on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. See Figure 1. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you put in your vehicle. Pull down on the passenger seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you choose to install a child safety seat in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the vehicle. Grasping the shoulder and lap belt together 30
Position the child seat or infant carrier on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. See Figure 1. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you put in your vehicle. Pull down on the passenger seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you choose to install a child safety seat in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the vehicle. Grasping the shoulder and lap belt together 30
Owner's Manual
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See Figure 3. See Figure 2. 3. Routing the lap/shoulder belt 31 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle.
See Figure 3. See Figure 2. 3. Routing the lap/shoulder belt 31 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle.
Owner's Manual
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See Figure 4. 32 Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode). At this time, the retractor is heard. Buckling the belt 4.
See Figure 4. 32 Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode). At this time, the retractor is heard. Buckling the belt 4.
Owner's Manual
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This indicates the retractor is in the belt. Pull up on the shoulder webbing. See Figures 5 and 6. 33 A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to retract. Allow the belt to remove any slack in the automatic locking mode. Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 5.
This indicates the retractor is in the belt. Pull up on the shoulder webbing. See Figures 5 and 6. 33 A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to retract. Allow the belt to remove any slack in the automatic locking mode. Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 5.
Owner's Manual
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Double-check that the seat is securely held in the automatic locking mode. See Figure 8. 7. 35 Try to make sure that the retractor is in place. See Figure 7. Before placing the child in the automatic locking mode. If you cannot, the belt is in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from the belt 6. Removing slack from side to side, and tug it forward to pull more belt out of the retractor.
Double-check that the seat is securely held in the automatic locking mode. See Figure 8. 7. 35 Try to make sure that the retractor is in place. See Figure 7. Before placing the child in the automatic locking mode. If you cannot, the belt is in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from the belt 6. Removing slack from side to side, and tug it forward to pull more belt out of the retractor.
Owner's Manual
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Check to make sure that retractor is in automatic locking mode 8. If the retractor is properly secured prior to the vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage. 36 NOTE: To remove the retractor from the automatic lock mode, allow the seat belt to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to each use. Checking that the child seat is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
Check to make sure that retractor is in automatic locking mode 8. If the retractor is properly secured prior to the vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage. 36 NOTE: To remove the retractor from the automatic lock mode, allow the seat belt to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to each use. Checking that the child seat is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.