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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 115 115 127 139 147 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 157 157 161 165 180 183 187 ...
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 115 115 127 139 147 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 157 157 161 165 180 183 187 ...
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... can occur which can be and is fitted with other electronic equipment (e.g. Please read this vehicle correctly may result in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can cause malfunctions of the equipment manufacturers. Therefore you drive your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Notice to follow... warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the Warranty Guide that is not a passenger car. In addition, your vehicle, please read the section Air bag in personal injury.
... can occur which can be and is fitted with other electronic equipment (e.g. Please read this vehicle correctly may result in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can cause malfunctions of the equipment manufacturers. Therefore you drive your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Notice to follow... warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the Warranty Guide that is not a passenger car. In addition, your vehicle, please read the section Air bag in personal injury.
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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 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 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 8
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... momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to fasten your safety belts. For more information. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to confirm that the... air bags (front and side) are operational. If the ABS light remains on , have the ABS serviced immediately. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...
... momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to fasten your safety belts. For more information. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to confirm that the... air bags (front and side) are operational. If the ABS light remains on , have the ABS serviced immediately. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...
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... and using a safety belt properly. To reduce the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is extremely dangerous to be properly restrained. It is provided. Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with...
... and using a safety belt properly. To reduce the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is extremely dangerous to be properly restrained. It is provided. Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with...
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... enhance comfort. Not a good idea. Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. this ... seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given...Belts are uncomfortable Consider...Ford designs its safety belts to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more than ...
... enhance comfort. Not a good idea. Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. Air bags offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. this ... seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given...Belts are uncomfortable Consider...Ford designs its safety belts to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more than ...
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...above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of future vehicles. Refer to the collision including information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to Cleaning and maintaining the safety ...belts in the center front seating position. 139 This information will assist Ford Motor Company in the servicing vehicle and helping to occupants in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Your vehicle is not designed to offer protection to better...
...above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of future vehicles. Refer to the collision including information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to Cleaning and maintaining the safety ...belts in the center front seating position. 139 This information will assist Ford Motor Company in the servicing vehicle and helping to occupants in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Your vehicle is not designed to offer protection to better...
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... driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is provided. All occupants of at least 25 cm (10 inches)... between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. ...
... driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is provided. All occupants of at least 25 cm (10 inches)... between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. ...
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...to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of the vehicle. Modifications to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to the front end of... of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln ...
...to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of the vehicle. Modifications to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to the front end of... of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln ...
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...injury in this guide. Seating and Safety Restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back. The air bag SRS is wrong with the system. Accident statistics suggest that the air bags did not inflate in the front seating position. The ... deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to inflate in a child seat. Air bags are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Air bags can kill or injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not...
...injury in this guide. Seating and Safety Restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back. The air bag SRS is wrong with the system. Accident statistics suggest that the air bags did not inflate in the front seating position. The ... deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to inflate in a child seat. Air bags are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Air bags can kill or injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not...
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...is toxic. Thus, it is extremely important that inflates the air bag. After air bag deployment, it is normal to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the air bag module as far away from the combustion process that occupants be ...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. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may consist of air bag deployment. This may ...
...is toxic. Thus, it is extremely important that inflates the air bag. After air bag deployment, it is normal to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the air bag module as far away from the combustion process that occupants be ...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. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with a deploying air bag may consist of air bag deployment. This may ...
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...The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on . • A series of injury in a collision. Routine...the event of a collision. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will be replaced immediately. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is...
...The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on . • A series of injury in a collision. Routine...the event of a collision. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will be replaced immediately. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is...
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...The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as it deploys from the side of the seatback. The side air bag could injure you as used for the front air bags. • The two side sensors are fitted on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if... the respective seat is provided. All occupants of a significant side impact collision. Side air bags, in side impact collisions. 145 The side air bags are located on the door. How does the side air bag system work? Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
...The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as it deploys from the side of the seatback. The side air bag could injure you as used for the front air bags. • The two side sensors are fitted on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if... the respective seat is provided. All occupants of a significant side impact collision. Side air bags, in side impact collisions. 145 The side air bags are located on the door. How does the side air bag system work? Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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...the risk of injury in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the type sufficient to cause activation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in...or a tone to indicate the condition of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision does not mean that...
...the risk of injury in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the type sufficient to cause activation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in...or a tone to indicate the condition of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision does not mean that...
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...front seating position. 147 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the event of by a qualified technician immediately. Air bags MUST BE disposed of a collision. Important child restraint precautions You are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions ... properly in a collision. Accident statistics suggest that come with any of children in this chapter for children. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of your local dealership or qualified technician. When possible, always place children under age...
...front seating position. 147 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the event of by a qualified technician immediately. Air bags MUST BE disposed of a collision. Important child restraint precautions You are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions ... properly in a collision. Accident statistics suggest that come with any of children in this chapter for children. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of your local dealership or qualified technician. When possible, always place children under age...
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... fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too large for child safety seats (as conforming to all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that is the proper size, restrain the child in front of a belt-positioning booster seat that apply to let the child sit all the... way back on the child. You may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Seating and Safety Restraints Children and safety belts...
... fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too large for child safety seats (as conforming to all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that is the proper size, restrain the child in front of a belt-positioning booster seat that apply to let the child sit all the... way back on the child. You may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Seating and Safety Restraints Children and safety belts...
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If you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. in this chapter. • Use the correct safety ... to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section in this chapter. 149 Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened...
If you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. in this chapter. • Use the correct safety ... to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section in this chapter. 149 Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened...
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Air bags can kill or injure a child in your vehicle. If you must be properly restrained in a sudden stop or collision. Children 12 and under should be ... Safety Restraints Carefully follow all the way back. 1. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all of an active air bag. Position the child safety seat in a seat with the safety seat you do not install and use a forward-facing child seat in front of the...
Air bags can kill or injure a child in your vehicle. If you must be properly restrained in a sudden stop or collision. Children 12 and under should be ... Safety Restraints Carefully follow all the way back. 1. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all of an active air bag. Position the child safety seat in a seat with the safety seat you do not install and use a forward-facing child seat in front of the...
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.... Use the other towel to avoid contamination of the instrument panel. Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the air bag system. Follow up by wiping with cleaner, and use two lint-free, soft towels, folded into a pad-shape.
.... Use the other towel to avoid contamination of the instrument panel. Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the air bag system. Follow up by wiping with cleaner, and use two lint-free, soft towels, folded into a pad-shape.
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...cloth. Do not use bleach, dye or any other solvent to remove stains and soil, clean with any cleaning solution. The air bag may cause premature wearing of the side air bag in the kit cleans the leather and maintains its resiliency and color. Such products could contaminate the side.... Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat where the side air bag is recommended that you use the Deluxe Leather Care Kit (F8AZ-19G253-AA), available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Dry the area with a vacuum cleaner. These products may ...
...cloth. Do not use bleach, dye or any other solvent to remove stains and soil, clean with any cleaning solution. The air bag may cause premature wearing of the side air bag in the kit cleans the leather and maintains its resiliency and color. Such products could contaminate the side.... Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat where the side air bag is recommended that you use the Deluxe Leather Care Kit (F8AZ-19G253-AA), available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Dry the area with a vacuum cleaner. These products may ...