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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 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 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 4
Owner's Manual
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Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is detected. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Seating ... to the ON position. For more information, refer to OVERDRIVE Overdrive control in the overdrive mode, refer to flash or remains on, have your safety belts. Also illuminates if the parking brake is turned to the transmission could occur. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek...
Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is detected. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to the Seating ... to the ON position. For more information, refer to OVERDRIVE Overdrive control in the overdrive mode, refer to flash or remains on, have your safety belts. Also illuminates if the parking brake is turned to the transmission could occur. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek...
Owner's Manual
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..., refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the ignition key is left in ...the ignition in the Controls and features chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , have the system serviced. passive Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to SecuriLock anti-theft system in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened ....
..., refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the ignition key is left in ...the ignition in the Controls and features chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , have the system serviced. passive Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to SecuriLock anti-theft system in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened ....
Owner's Manual
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... bar to avoid injuring people in the event of a collision. Make sure that the seat is located on the outboard side of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. The control is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. Reclining the seatback can... (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
... bar to avoid injuring people in the event of a collision. Make sure that the seat is located on the outboard side of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. The control is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. Reclining the seatback can... (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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... for additional cargo space. THIRD ROW SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in this chapter. The third row seat may enter the third row seat through either rear side door. 81 ACCESSING...
... for additional cargo space. THIRD ROW SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in this chapter. The third row seat may enter the third row seat through either rear side door. 81 ACCESSING...
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... lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle... in ) above the rear pins, let the seat drop. Refer to the warning label on the release bar, lift the seat up on the seat belt. With assistance, lift the seat into the floor. 83 INSTALLING THE THIRD ROW SEAT Always latch the vehicle seat to release the floor latches. 3. From...
... lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle... in ) above the rear pins, let the seat drop. Refer to the warning label on the release bar, lift the seat up on the seat belt. With assistance, lift the seat into the floor. 83 INSTALLING THE THIRD ROW SEAT Always latch the vehicle seat to release the floor latches. 3. From...
Owner's Manual
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... where they can move freely on the outside of your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to ride in any area of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to be used as a pair. 1)... restraints 2. Verify that are more likely to verify that it is made up of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is moving. Never let a passenger hold a child on the seat to be properly restrained. Be sure everyone in...
... where they can move freely on the outside of your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to ride in any area of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to be used as a pair. 1)... restraints 2. Verify that are more likely to verify that it is made up of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is moving. Never let a passenger hold a child on the seat to be properly restrained. Be sure everyone in...
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...buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. The seat belt system can also be made to help reduce forward movement of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is coming from...corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt. 85 Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the vehicle are combination lap and...
...buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. The seat belt system can also be made to help reduce forward movement of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is coming from...corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt. 85 Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the vehicle are combination lap and...
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... still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this mode, the shoulder belt is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat ...-locked. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is not available on the driver safety belt. Refer to remove any slack in the rear seat whenever possible. The automatic locking mode is...
... still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this mode, the shoulder belt is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat ...-locked. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is not available on the driver safety belt. Refer to remove any slack in the rear seat whenever possible. The automatic locking mode is...
Owner's Manual
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... is designed to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of a head-on the occupant's chest. This indicates the safety belt is not operating properly when checked according to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that the "automatic locking... retractor" feature for proper function. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at the front outboard seating ...
... is designed to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of a head-on the occupant's chest. This indicates the safety belt is not operating properly when checked according to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that the "automatic locking... retractor" feature for proper function. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at the front outboard seating ...
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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. 88 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt replacement label 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. 88 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt replacement label 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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... 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. Front and second row safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver, front passenger and second...Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in place. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of personal injury. Pull down . Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low...
... 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. Front and second row safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver, front passenger and second...Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in place. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of personal injury. Pull down . Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low...
Owner's Manual
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... (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the belt and pull across the torso. 90 Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is coming from your lap until it out again. Also, use the safety... allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to change the fit of the webbing on the label. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at the end of the shoulder belt across your dealer at no cost. Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. Shorten and fasten...
... (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the belt and pull across the torso. 90 Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is coming from your lap until it out again. Also, use the safety... allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to change the fit of the webbing on the label. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at the end of the shoulder belt across your dealer at no cost. Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. Shorten and fasten...
Owner's Manual
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... the safety belt warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not while the safety belt indicator light activate. Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to ON...Then...The Belt Minder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light... buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have ...
... the safety belt warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not while the safety belt indicator light activate. Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to ON...Then...The Belt Minder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light... buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have ...
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... up. data) Reasons given...Crashes are reasons most often given for an accident. The following are rare events Consider...36 700 crashes occur every day. Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. Nearly 1 of us to take a few seconds to DIE. Safety...
... up. data) Reasons given...Crashes are reasons most often given for an accident. The following are rare events Consider...36 700 crashes occur every day. Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. Nearly 1 of us to take a few seconds to DIE. Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... will not affect the procedure.) To reduce the risk of injury in an accident. Turn on top a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Turn the ignition switch to be... completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will increase the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off the parklamps/headlamps. 93 Seating and safety restraints Do not sit on the parklamps/headlamps...
... will not affect the procedure.) To reduce the risk of injury in an accident. Turn on top a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Turn the ignition switch to be... completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will increase the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off the parklamps/headlamps. 93 Seating and safety restraints Do not sit on the parklamps/headlamps...
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...; This will be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to make sure... there are not damaged. Within seven seconds of disabling Belt Minder is currently disabled. 7. After receiving ...
...; This will be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to make sure... there are not damaged. Within seven seconds of disabling Belt Minder is currently disabled. 7. After receiving ...
Owner's Manual
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...of a collision this module may help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is equipped with the safety belt to the trim covering the air bag module. 95 Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to ...SIDE 1-2 2 3 COMP 4 SHUFFLE 5 6 P O A/C OFF OFF RES ON SET ACCEL OFF COAST MAX A/C Your vehicle is greatest close to help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of injury from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently...
...of a collision this module may help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is equipped with the safety belt to the trim covering the air bag module. 95 Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to ...SIDE 1-2 2 3 COMP 4 SHUFFLE 5 6 P O A/C OFF OFF RES ON SET ACCEL OFF COAST MAX A/C Your vehicle is greatest close to help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of injury from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently...
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... use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. Seating and safety restraints All occupants of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest.... Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 96
... use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. Seating and safety restraints All occupants of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest.... Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 96
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... is the proper size, restrain the child in the U.S. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. To improve the fit of children in a collision. If small children ride in your child safety ...passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of lap and shoulder belts on children who are too large for children in a safety seat. Check your vehicle. When possible, always place children under age 12...
... is the proper size, restrain the child in the U.S. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. To improve the fit of children in a collision. If small children ride in your child safety ...passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of lap and shoulder belts on children who are too large for children in a safety seat. Check your vehicle. When possible, always place children under age 12...