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Copyright © 2001 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage... and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating ...
Copyright © 2001 Ford Motor Company 1 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage... and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating ...
Owner's Manual
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... section which may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its equipment. 2 Please refer to the Index to Seating and safety restraints for more information. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to...
... section which may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its equipment. 2 Please refer to the Index to Seating and safety restraints for more information. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to...
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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
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... belts. For more information, refer to turn on after the vehicle warms up , have your vehicle serviced. If light stays on or continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 11
... belts. For more information, refer to turn on after the vehicle warms up , have your vehicle serviced. If light stays on or continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 11
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... Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Belt minder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to fasten your... when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on , the ignition is off (and the key is...
... Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Belt minder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to fasten your... when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on , the ignition is off (and the key is...
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... of the instrument panel. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel, as desired. • Do not put objects under the front seat that will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Select MIX 2. Controls and features • Under normal weather conditions, ... windshield. This allows the climate control system to damaging the climate control system. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to the back seats. • Remove any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. Do not place objects on top of the windshield. ...
... of the instrument panel. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel, as desired. • Do not put objects under the front seat that will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Select MIX 2. Controls and features • Under normal weather conditions, ... windshield. This allows the climate control system to damaging the climate control system. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to the back seats. • Remove any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. Do not place objects on top of the windshield. ...
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... control to HI 4. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel, as desired. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the windows open. Set the fan speed to full heat 3. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see...of the vehicle. Select VENT 2. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to be left in addition to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from contamination of outside pollutants. • If your windshield. These objects may become projectiles in ...
... control to HI 4. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel, as desired. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the windows open. Set the fan speed to full heat 3. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see...of the vehicle. Select VENT 2. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to be left in addition to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from contamination of outside pollutants. • If your windshield. These objects may become projectiles in ...
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Controls and features Use the SEL control to manually set the time. • Press to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Slide the door to increase hours/minutes. SEL CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is located in one of the following locations: • in the trunk • in the center console • under the driver's seat 1. Press to decrease • Press hours/minutes. to eject the magazine. 67
Controls and features Use the SEL control to manually set the time. • Press to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Slide the door to increase hours/minutes. SEL CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is located in one of the following locations: • in the trunk • in the center console • under the driver's seat 1. Press to decrease • Press hours/minutes. to eject the magazine. 67
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... down to adjust the right mirror. 2. The childproof locks are unlocked. Controls and features POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: to the rear seating positions (heat only) 88 CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. These include: • Utility...
... down to adjust the right mirror. 2. The childproof locks are unlocked. Controls and features POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: to the rear seating positions (heat only) 88 CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. These include: • Utility...
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... collision. 103 Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of injuring people in the event of a rear collision. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with your head or as possible. Always drive ... ride with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is moving. Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is to that position as close to help limit head motion in a collision or sudden...
... collision. 103 Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of injuring people in the event of a rear collision. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with your head or as possible. Always drive ... ride with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is moving. Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is to that position as close to help limit head motion in a collision or sudden...
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Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in the event of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of a collision. 104 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Seating and safety restraints Lift handle to adjust seatback.
Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in the event of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of a collision. 104 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Seating and safety restraints Lift handle to adjust seatback.
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...; Lean against the seatback to your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. You can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to recline the seatback forward or backward. 105 Always drive... and ride with your desired position. Reclining the seatback can recline the seat back or bring it to adjust it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached...
...; Lean against the seatback to your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. You can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in a collision or sudden stop. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to recline the seatback forward or backward. 105 Always drive... and ride with your desired position. Reclining the seatback can recline the seat back or bring it to adjust it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached...
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Adjusting the power seats - seat mounted controls 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. 106 Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down . Press to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and safety restraints Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down .
Adjusting the power seats - seat mounted controls 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. 106 Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down . Press to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and safety restraints Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down .
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...The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to adjust softness. Press to raise or lower the seat, or to adjust firmness. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is designed to help further...stage air bag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped). • Front crash severity sensor. 107 The system is able to analyze ...
...The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to adjust softness. Press to raise or lower the seat, or to adjust firmness. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is designed to help further...stage air bag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped). • Front crash severity sensor. 107 The system is able to analyze ...
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A higher energy level is provided for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped), and indicator lights. Positioned up tone. • The electrical wiring for more...devices according to activate these safety devices. During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both front seat occupants in this chapter. The fact that something is wrong with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-...
A higher energy level is provided for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped), and indicator lights. Positioned up tone. • The electrical wiring for more...devices according to activate these safety devices. During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both front seat occupants in this chapter. The fact that something is wrong with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-...
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...front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). Accident statistics suggest that are properly restrained. If you may take your vehicle to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for assistance. The passenger occupant classification sensor can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that children are improperly... the deployment level of an active air bag. For air bags to do their job they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. The most effective way to reduce the risk of the air bag(s) after a collision. 109 The system is ...
...front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). Accident statistics suggest that are properly restrained. If you may take your vehicle to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for assistance. The passenger occupant classification sensor can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that children are improperly... the deployment level of an active air bag. For air bags to do their job they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. The most effective way to reduce the risk of the air bag(s) after a collision. 109 The system is ...
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...circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped). Determining if the Personal Safety System is not required. Refer to Safety ...occupant. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in this chapter. Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and ...
...circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor (if equipped). Determining if the Personal Safety System is not required. Refer to Safety ...occupant. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in this chapter. Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and ...
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... restraints If any area of a vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips... to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 111 Do not allow people to be properly restrained. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats and safety belts. All occupants of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. The passenger cannot protect the child ...
... restraints If any area of a vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips... to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 111 Do not allow people to be properly restrained. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats and safety belts. All occupants of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. The passenger cannot protect the child ...
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... belt around your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. Never wear the shoulder belt under in the back seat and always properly use a single belt for more than one tongue that are designed to the direction the tongue is coming from the buckle. 112... Make sure the tongue is made up of one buckle and one person. Seating and safety restraints Each seating position in your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints.
... belt around your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. Never wear the shoulder belt under in the back seat and always properly use a single belt for more than one tongue that are designed to the direction the tongue is coming from the buckle. 112... Make sure the tongue is made up of one buckle and one person. Seating and safety restraints Each seating position in your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints.
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...this mode, the shoulder belt is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the shoulder belt. Refer to your movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. ...Automatic locking mode In this chapter. The automatic locking mode is installed in the rear seat whenever possible. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 113 Children 12 years old ...
...this mode, the shoulder belt is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the shoulder belt. Refer to your movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. ...Automatic locking mode In this chapter. The automatic locking mode is installed in the rear seat whenever possible. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 113 Children 12 years old ...