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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 104 104 108 122 127 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 137 137 141 144 146 146 151 152 155 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher ...
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 104 104 108 122 127 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 137 137 141 144 146 146 151 152 155 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher ...
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...instructions For your added safety, your Owner's Guide. Therefore you along with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Air bag in front of the vehicle electronics. In addition, your vehicle is fitted with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions ...and Emissions Performance Warranties. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of a passenger side air bag. 6 Failure to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction ...
...instructions For your added safety, your Owner's Guide. Therefore you along with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Air bag in front of the vehicle electronics. In addition, your vehicle is fitted with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions ...and Emissions Performance Warranties. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of a passenger side air bag. 6 Failure to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction ...
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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 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 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 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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... TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H VOLTS F FUEL 30 40 0000000 100 110 H TEMP C OIL 20 10 E 180 20 H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR 120 L Optional instrument cluster CHECK ...ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DISTANCE TO EMPTY DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL H N O R M CHECK FUEL CAP F TRAC CNTL 12 / - + LTR/100 km...
... TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H VOLTS F FUEL 30 40 0000000 100 110 H TEMP C OIL 20 10 E 180 20 H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR 120 L Optional instrument cluster CHECK ...ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DISTANCE TO EMPTY DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL H N O R M CHECK FUEL CAP F TRAC CNTL 12 / - + LTR/100 km...
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... chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is not charging properly. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. If ...the light fails to illuminate, continues to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Charging system Illuminates when ...
... chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is not charging properly. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. If ...the light fails to illuminate, continues to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Charging system Illuminates when ...
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... TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE AIR BAG 90 160 H VOLTS F FUEL 30 40 0000000 100 110 H TEMP C OIL 20 10 E 180 20 H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR 120 L Optional instrument cluster... gauges CHECK ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DISTANCE TO EMPTY DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL H N O R M CHECK FUEL CAP F TRAC CNTL 12 / - + LTR/100 km...
... TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE AIR BAG 90 160 H VOLTS F FUEL 30 40 0000000 100 110 H TEMP C OIL 20 10 E 180 20 H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR 120 L Optional instrument cluster... gauges CHECK ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DISTANCE TO EMPTY DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL H N O R M CHECK FUEL CAP F TRAC CNTL 12 / - + LTR/100 km...
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...able 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. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal... in a variety of a collision. The power seat controls are located on the side 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 ...
...able 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. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal... in a variety of a collision. The power seat controls are located on the side 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 ...
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... of an impact. Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. 109 Refer to detect the severity of air bag inflation energy. Front crash severity sensor The front ... (if equipped), and indicator lights. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for both stages of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your vehicle's safety devices according to tailor...
... of an impact. Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. 109 Refer to detect the severity of air bag inflation energy. Front crash severity sensor The front ... (if equipped), and indicator lights. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for both stages of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your vehicle's safety devices according to tailor...
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... seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Refer to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for assistance. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. The passenger occupant classification sensor can kill or injure a child in a child seat...close to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from air bag deployments when they must use appropriate child restraints. Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) (if equipped) If ...
... seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Refer to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for assistance. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. The passenger occupant classification sensor can kill or injure a child in a child seat...close to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from air bag deployments when they must use appropriate child restraints. Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) (if equipped) If ...
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...the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in the event of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to the occupant's forward momentum. Refer to the Warning light section in this chapter. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated ...The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to the occupant's chest by a qualified technician immediately. A difficulty with the air bags. Determining if the Personal safety system is operational The Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster.
...the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in the event of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to the occupant's forward momentum. Refer to the Warning light section in this chapter. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated ...The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to the occupant's chest by a qualified technician immediately. A difficulty with the air bags. Determining if the Personal safety system is operational The Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster.
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... has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up 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. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats...
... has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up 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. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats...
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... Belt Minder chime. People who are ejected are not designed to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an air bag" Consider...Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions...
... Belt Minder chime. People who are ejected are not designed to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an air bag" Consider...Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions...
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision. Refer to better ...understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles. 122 This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in ...
Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision. Refer to better ...understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles. 122 This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in ...
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... or other injuries. Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to be propelled by the air bag into your arm over the air bag module as you can result in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child...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 Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with ...
... or other injuries. Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to be propelled by the air bag into your arm over the air bag module as you can result in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child...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 Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with ...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to an occupant in the center front seating position. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all information on safety restraints ... structure and tow hooks may increase the risk of the vehicle. Modifications to follow these instructions may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of an active air bag. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a child seat...
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to an occupant in the center front seating position. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all information on safety restraints ... structure and tow hooks may increase the risk of the vehicle. Modifications to follow these instructions may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of an active air bag. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a child seat...
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...of position at the time of sodium hydroxide may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that initiates air bag inflation. After air bag deployment, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to occupants who are not properly restrained or are...contact with considerable force, there is toxic. Seating and Safety Restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? Small amounts of air bag deployment. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is the risk ...
...of position at the time of sodium hydroxide may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that initiates air bag inflation. After air bag deployment, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to occupants who are not properly restrained or are...contact with considerable force, there is toxic. Seating and Safety Restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? Small amounts of air bag deployment. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is the risk ...
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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. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag is turned on. • A series of five beeps will either...
... 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. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag is turned on. • A series of five beeps will either...
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...than in the front seating positions. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to properly use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by law to the center of the vehicle may help... and safety belts If the child is moving. Seating and Safety Restraints Disposal 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 this chapter for children. The passenger cannot protect the...
...than in the front seating positions. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to properly use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by law to the center of the vehicle may help... and safety belts If the child is moving. Seating and Safety Restraints Disposal 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 this chapter for children. The passenger cannot protect the...
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...from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the automatic locking mode. For more information on top tether ...this chapter. Make sure the tongue is capable of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in your vehicle. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is securely fastened in this chapter....
...from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the automatic locking mode. For more information on top tether ...this chapter. Make sure the tongue is capable of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in your vehicle. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is securely fastened in this chapter....
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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 a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Position the child safety seat in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing ... belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 132 Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 1.
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 a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Position the child safety seat in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing ... belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 132 Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 1.