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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Personal Safety System™ Safety belt system Airbags Child restraints 85 85 95 99 108 120...Trailer towing Recreational towing 139 141 143 156 163 169 169 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 170 170 175 177 184 186 188 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut... only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 2 215 222 222 PAGE POSITION: 2 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Personal Safety System™ Safety belt system Airbags Child restraints 85 85 95 99 108 120...Trailer towing Recreational towing 139 141 143 156 163 169 169 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 170 170 175 177 184 186 188 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut... only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 2 215 222 222 PAGE POSITION: 2 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
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Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 90 PAGE POSITION: 90 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam ... should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is placed in motion. To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with head restraints that are vertically adjustable. Adjust the seatback ...
Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 90 PAGE POSITION: 90 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam ... should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is placed in motion. To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with head restraints that are vertically adjustable. Adjust the seatback ...
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...JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the seatback. 3. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding down the rear seat (if equipped) One or ...both seatbacks: 1. Refer to Adjustable rear head restraints in the tumble position: 4. To lower both rear seatbacks can be folded down the lever on the side...
...JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the seatback. 3. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding down the rear seat (if equipped) One or ...both seatbacks: 1. Refer to Adjustable rear head restraints in the tumble position: 4. To lower both rear seatbacks can be folded down the lever on the side...
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...Safety Restraints Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must use appropriate child restraints. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat. If you that children are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in front of the airbag(s) after a collision....airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. 97 PAGE POSITION: 97 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: This information allows your Personal Safety System to the airbag. Even with great force, and this...
...Safety Restraints Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must use appropriate child restraints. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat. If you that children are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in front of the airbag(s) after a collision....airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. 97 PAGE POSITION: 97 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: This information allows your Personal Safety System to the airbag. Even with great force, and this...
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...injury in a collision. In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 99 PAGE POSITION: 99 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on the outside of a vehicle.... WARNING: It is moving. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is not equipped with your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt ...
...injury in a collision. In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 99 PAGE POSITION: 99 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on the outside of a vehicle.... WARNING: It is moving. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is not equipped with your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt ...
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...sure the tongue is coming from the buckle. • Front and rear seats 100 PAGE POSITION: 100 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in ...the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should ...
...sure the tongue is coming from the buckle. • Front and rear seats 100 PAGE POSITION: 100 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in ...the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should ...
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...102 PAGE POSITION: 102 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. In addition, all passenger seating positions must be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is pulled out. • Allow ... to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in passenger front or rear seating positions. WARNING: After any other safety belt function is now in a rear seating position whenever possible. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Failure to verify that the ...
...102 PAGE POSITION: 102 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. In addition, all passenger seating positions must be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is pulled out. • Allow ... to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in passenger front or rear seating positions. WARNING: After any other safety belt function is now in a rear seating position whenever possible. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Failure to verify that the ...
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...Always transport children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position, and always properly use appropriate restraints. WARNING: Never place your seat to the rear as far as you must transport a forward-facing child in the front seat, move the seat all the way back and use appropriate child restraints.... child seat in serious arm fractures or other injuries. If you can result in front of additional equipment. 109 PAGE POSITION: 109 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Contact your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: Modifying or ...
...Always transport children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position, and always properly use appropriate restraints. WARNING: Never place your seat to the rear as far as you must transport a forward-facing child in the front seat, move the seat all the way back and use appropriate child restraints.... child seat in serious arm fractures or other injuries. If you can result in front of additional equipment. 109 PAGE POSITION: 109 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Contact your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: Modifying or ...
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... unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 PAGE POSITION: 110 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Airbags are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a collision. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? Accident statistics suggest that something is designed to...
... unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 PAGE POSITION: 110 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Airbags are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a collision. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? Accident statistics suggest that something is designed to...
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The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal ...airbag is enabled (may inflate), the indicator will be advised to ride in the rear seat. 113 PAGE POSITION: 113 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Seating and Safety Restraints Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of ...
The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal ...airbag is enabled (may inflate), the indicator will be advised to ride in the rear seat. 113 PAGE POSITION: 113 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Seating and Safety Restraints Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of ...
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...both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is disabled, the Љpass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash event...114 PAGE POSITION: 114 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Always sit upright against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with the seat back reclined too far can increase the chance of position or... small or medium objects placed on safety belts, it's very important that are in a rear seating position.
...both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is disabled, the Љpass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash event...114 PAGE POSITION: 114 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Always sit upright against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion, with the seat back reclined too far can increase the chance of position or... small or medium objects placed on safety belts, it's very important that are in a rear seating position.
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... or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the occupant's lap • Cargo interference with the passenger seat sensing system. 115 PAGE POSITION: 115 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: To reduce the risk of a properly seated occupant to the conditions...
... or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the occupant's lap • Cargo interference with the passenger seat sensing system. 115 PAGE POSITION: 115 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: WARNING: To reduce the risk of a properly seated occupant to the conditions...
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...recommended by child shoulder and chest, restraint manufacturer) and seatback upright. • You are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to properly use... less (generally age four or younger) seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for infants and toddlers in a front seating position. 121 PAGE POSITION: 121 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
...recommended by child shoulder and chest, restraint manufacturer) and seatback upright. • You are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to properly use... less (generally age four or younger) seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for infants and toddlers in a front seating position. 121 PAGE POSITION: 121 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
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... children Use any child restraint to 48 lb X X X (21 kg) Over 48 lb X X (21 kg) Restraint Type Rear facing child seat Forward facing child seat Forward facing child seat WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a rear seating position. If you must use in front of an active airbag. If all the way back. Follow...: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of serious injury or death. 122 PAGE POSITION: 122 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
... children Use any child restraint to 48 lb X X X (21 kg) Over 48 lb X X (21 kg) Restraint Type Rear facing child seat Forward facing child seat Forward facing child seat WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a rear seating position. If you must use in front of an active airbag. If all the way back. Follow...: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of serious injury or death. 122 PAGE POSITION: 122 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum:
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...presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in the front seat. If you must use the safety seat properly, the child may be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in this chapter. • ...seats with the safety seat you put in a rear seating position whenever possible. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of the manufacturer's instructions included with combination lap and shoulder belts Check to adult passengers in a rear seating 124 PAGE POSITION: 124 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford...
...presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in the front seat. If you must use the safety seat properly, the child may be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in this chapter. • ...seats with the safety seat you put in a rear seating position whenever possible. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of the manufacturer's instructions included with combination lap and shoulder belts Check to adult passengers in a rear seating 124 PAGE POSITION: 124 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford...
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...child seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in a seat ...sure the tongue is a forward facing child seat, the steps are able to help prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place vehicle seat back in upright position. • Put...seat, with combination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is securely fastened in the automatic locking mode. Seating and Safety Restraints position whenever possible. When installing a child safety seat...
...child seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in a seat ...sure the tongue is a forward facing child seat, the steps are able to help prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place vehicle seat back in upright position. • Put...seat, with combination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is securely fastened in the automatic locking mode. Seating and Safety Restraints position whenever possible. When installing a child safety seat...
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...129 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to the same anchor. Follow the instructions on the seat back. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback, below ...the locator symbols on attaching child safety seats with LATCH attachments. Seating and Safety Restraints • Taxi version • All others...
...129 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to the same anchor. Follow the instructions on the seat back. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback, below ...the locator symbols on attaching child safety seats with LATCH attachments. Seating and Safety Restraints • Taxi version • All others...
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... not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle. If you can attach the top tether strap. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in the cargo area as shown. Tether straps are in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without... strap on the d-pillar in a severe crash. 131 PAGE POSITION: 131 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. The rear seating positions of your child seat for many older safety...
... not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle. If you can attach the top tether strap. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in the cargo area as shown. Tether straps are in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without... strap on the d-pillar in a severe crash. 131 PAGE POSITION: 131 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. The rear seating positions of your child seat for many older safety...
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...this owner's guide. WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. 168 PAGE POSITION: 168 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger... will need to drive your vehicle section in a manner that much weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading • A final example for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg...
...this owner's guide. WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. 168 PAGE POSITION: 168 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger... will need to drive your vehicle section in a manner that much weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading • A final example for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg...
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...Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...225 PAGE POSITION: 294 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Index A AdvanceTrac ...177 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...108, 117 and child safety seats ...110 description ...108, 117 disposal ...119 driver airbag ...110, 118 indicator light ...117... for refilling fluids ...262 Cassette tape player ...24 CD player ...23 Cell phone use ...10 Changing a tire ...202 Child safety seats ...124 attaching with tether straps ..131 in front seat ...124 in rear seat ...124 LATCH ...128 recommendations ...122 Child safety...
...Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...225 PAGE POSITION: 294 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: Index A AdvanceTrac ...177 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...108, 117 and child safety seats ...110 description ...108, 117 disposal ...119 driver airbag ...110, 118 indicator light ...117... for refilling fluids ...262 Cassette tape player ...24 CD player ...23 Cell phone use ...10 Changing a tire ...202 Child safety seats ...124 attaching with tether straps ..131 in front seat ...124 in rear seat ...124 LATCH ...128 recommendations ...122 Child safety...