Owner's Manual
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... not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182...
... not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on , continues to flash or fails to fasten your safety belts. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. If one or both of the indicators stay on . Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and...
...-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on , continues to flash or fails to fasten your safety belts. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. If one or both of the indicators stay on . Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off...
... Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off...
Owner's Manual
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...This will interfere with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that you get may be displayed until OUTSIDE TEMP is pressed again. If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is ..., then the outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving . Higher readings may not agree with the airflow to the back seats. 26 After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control...
...This will interfere with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that you get may be displayed until OUTSIDE TEMP is pressed again. If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is ..., then the outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving . Higher readings may not agree with the airflow to the back seats. 26 After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control...
Owner's Manual
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Besides the driver's overhead control panel for air to quickly heat or cool the vehicle. Controls and features Select for the front seat occupants, the second row auxiliary A/C-heater controls allow the rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through these vents: - VOLUME + BAND SEEK MEMORY Auxiliary A/C-heater controls (if equipped) The auxiliary A/C-heater feature provides increased capacity to flow through a second control panel above the second row. 29
Besides the driver's overhead control panel for air to quickly heat or cool the vehicle. Controls and features Select for the front seat occupants, the second row auxiliary A/C-heater controls allow the rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through these vents: - VOLUME + BAND SEEK MEMORY Auxiliary A/C-heater controls (if equipped) The auxiliary A/C-heater feature provides increased capacity to flow through a second control panel above the second row. 29
Owner's Manual
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... A/C VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF LO When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to PANEL, airflow occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in order for the auxiliary A/C-heater controls to function, the driver's auxiliary A/C-heater control must be on in the driver's side rear...
... A/C VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF LO When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to PANEL, airflow occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in order for the auxiliary A/C-heater controls to function, the driver's auxiliary A/C-heater control must be on in the driver's side rear...
Owner's Manual
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... have an electronic code. Unlocking the doors Press this control to lock or unlock all new keys. Repeat procedure for two seconds. The memory mirrors/seat will flash. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. If key coding fails, the THEFT indicator light will also...
... have an electronic code. Unlocking the doors Press this control to lock or unlock all new keys. Repeat procedure for two seconds. The memory mirrors/seat will flash. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. If key coding fails, the THEFT indicator light will also...
Owner's Manual
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... open. Press this control once to unlock the driver's door and move the memory feature to ON. 60 Deactivating/reactivating the memory seat/mirrors feature The memory feature from OFF to position one . • the second transmitter programmed will recall memory position two. •... they have to operate. If the procedure needs to operate. Turn the ignition key from the remote transmitter can also control the memory seat/mirrors feature. When your dealer programs new transmitters: • the first transmitter programmed will not recall a memory position. The inside lights...
... open. Press this control once to unlock the driver's door and move the memory feature to ON. 60 Deactivating/reactivating the memory seat/mirrors feature The memory feature from OFF to position one . • the second transmitter programmed will recall memory position two. •... they have to operate. If the procedure needs to operate. Turn the ignition key from the remote transmitter can also control the memory seat/mirrors feature. When your dealer programs new transmitters: • the first transmitter programmed will not recall a memory position. The inside lights...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. 62 Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to increase softness. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to the desired position. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to increase firmness.
Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. 62 Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to increase softness. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to the desired position. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to increase firmness.
Owner's Manual
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Press to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 63 Press the control to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.
Press to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 63 Press the control to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.
Owner's Manual
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... entry transmitter UNLOCK control. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to three SET programmable positions. Seating and safety restraints Memory seats (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and outside rearview mirrors to Remote entry system in...; To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position one, move 1 2 the driver seat to the desired position using control 2. • To program ...
... entry transmitter UNLOCK control. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to three SET programmable positions. Seating and safety restraints Memory seats (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and outside rearview mirrors to Remote entry system in...; To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position one, move 1 2 the driver seat to the desired position using control 2. • To program ...
Owner's Manual
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... green control on the seatback to closeout the space in front of the door side cushion (this handle is marked "A"). 2. Move front passenger seat forward so that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in the floor. 65 Rear folding bench...opening. 1. Locate handle below the seat cushion near the bottom of the second row seats before folding them down the rear seats Ensure that the second row seat head rest clears the front seat. Rotate the panel to release the closeout panel. Seating and safety restraints REAR SEATS Head restraints Push or pull the ...
... green control on the seatback to closeout the space in front of the door side cushion (this handle is marked "A"). 2. Move front passenger seat forward so that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in the floor. 65 Rear folding bench...opening. 1. Locate handle below the seat cushion near the bottom of the second row seats before folding them down the rear seats Ensure that the second row seat head rest clears the front seat. Rotate the panel to release the closeout panel. Seating and safety restraints REAR SEATS Head restraints Push or pull the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Pull on the seatback while lifting the handle to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. Seating and safety restraints 4. Locate and lift the handle marked "A". 3. Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to lift the seat into the upright position. Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and press... seatback. 66 Reclining the seatback Locate the lever at the bottom of the seatback marked "1". Pull the lever upwards to lock. 2. Once the second row seats are in the down position, the front seats may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1.
.... Pull on the seatback while lifting the handle to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. Seating and safety restraints 4. Locate and lift the handle marked "A". 3. Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to lift the seat into the upright position. Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and press... seatback. 66 Reclining the seatback Locate the lever at the bottom of the seatback marked "1". Pull the lever upwards to lock. 2. Once the second row seats are in the down position, the front seats may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1.
Owner's Manual
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... Acessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. Seating and safety restraints Third row seat (if equipped) The third row seat is equipped with an ...easy entry second row seat feature which allows ready access to Safety...
... Acessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. Seating and safety restraints Third row seat (if equipped) The third row seat is equipped with an ...easy entry second row seat feature which allows ready access to Safety...
Owner's Manual
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Before removing the seat, be sure that the detachable anchor tongue is stowed flat into the vehicle floor. 68 Then, press the release button to separate the detachable anchor from the floor by inserting a key or small screwdriver through the hole in the boot of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the anchor tongue. 2. Seating and safety restraints Removing the third row seat From the rear of the detachable anchor.
Before removing the seat, be sure that the detachable anchor tongue is stowed flat into the vehicle floor. 68 Then, press the release button to separate the detachable anchor from the floor by inserting a key or small screwdriver through the hole in the boot of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the anchor tongue. 2. Seating and safety restraints Removing the third row seat From the rear of the detachable anchor.
Owner's Manual
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...to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. While pulling up on the lower right side of the floor tubs. 6. Seating and safety restraints 3. Installing the third row seat Always latch the vehicle seat to stow the loose seat belt. • Pull the seat release lever located on the ...release bar, lift the seat up and out of the seatback while pushing the...
...to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. While pulling up on the lower right side of the floor tubs. 6. Seating and safety restraints 3. Installing the third row seat Always latch the vehicle seat to stow the loose seat belt. • Pull the seat release lever located on the ...release bar, lift the seat up and out of the seatback while pushing the...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle (left side) and that the belts are not twisted or jammed). 5. Seating and safety restraints When reinstalling a rear seat in your third row seat, ensure that the detachable anchor tongues are stowed into the floor. 3. Insert the seat detachable anchor into the rear of the vehicle and guide the... seat positioners over the front pins of the floor tubs. 2. From the rear of the seat. 70 Verify that the safety belts can move freely on either ...
... the vehicle (left side) and that the belts are not twisted or jammed). 5. Seating and safety restraints When reinstalling a rear seat in your third row seat, ensure that the detachable anchor tongues are stowed into the floor. 3. Insert the seat detachable anchor into the rear of the vehicle and guide the... seat positioners over the front pins of the floor tubs. 2. From the rear of the seat. 70 Verify that the safety belts can move freely on either ...
Owner's Manual
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... outside shoulder only. All occupants of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in any area of the vehicle, including the driver, should always... wear their safety belts. Each seating position in these areas are more than one tongue that is in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more ...
... outside shoulder only. All occupants of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in any area of the vehicle, including the driver, should always... wear their safety belts. Each seating position in these areas are more than one tongue that is in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more ...
Owner's Manual
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... release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the buckle. 2. Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode...
... release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the buckle. 2. Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode...
Owner's Manual
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... any slack in the shoulder belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. How... the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 73 The belt will still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the vehicle. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter.
... any slack in the shoulder belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. How... the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 73 The belt will still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the vehicle. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter.