Owner's Manual
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... brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to fasten your safety belts. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to Engine oil in the...
... brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to fasten your safety belts. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to Engine oil in the...
Owner's Manual
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...function and operation. When the light is on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your safety belts. Instrumentation Light is blinking: Engine misfire is low. If the light does not come on , the transmission does not operate in the ... drive in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to OFF Overdrive control in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter.
...function and operation. When the light is on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your safety belts. Instrumentation Light is blinking: Engine misfire is low. If the light does not come on , the transmission does not operate in the ... drive in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to OFF Overdrive control in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter.
Owner's Manual
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Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of the seat. Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 111 Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of a collision. Lift handle to adjust seatback.
Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of the seat. Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 111 Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of a collision. Lift handle to adjust seatback.
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Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision. Move the control up or down to move the seat up and down. • 6 way (driver seat) Slide the control forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward. • 6 way (driver seat) • 4 way (passenger seat) Rotate the vertical control to adjust the seatback. 112 Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision. Move the control up or down to move the seat up and down. • 6 way (driver seat) Slide the control forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward. • 6 way (driver seat) • 4 way (passenger seat) Rotate the vertical control to adjust the seatback. 112 Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Owner's Manual
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... with the three passenger bench seat since the seat is moved up to the outside passenger (opposite the driver) should fasten the standard lap/shoulder belt. The seat tracks may have grease on placement of the seat (as does the two passenger bench seat). The secondary seat... belt tongue is not taken when handling the seats. Limousine seating position (3rd row seat with a second row bench seat: If the three passenger bench seat ...
... with the three passenger bench seat since the seat is moved up to the outside passenger (opposite the driver) should fasten the standard lap/shoulder belt. The seat tracks may have grease on placement of the seat (as does the two passenger bench seat). The secondary seat... belt tongue is not taken when handling the seats. Limousine seating position (3rd row seat with a second row bench seat: If the three passenger bench seat ...
Owner's Manual
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...increase the risk of the seat, releasing the rear floor latches. 3. Two people should lift and rotate the seat and remove it from the seat belt detach anchor by pushing the release control and lifting upward. 2. Remove the seat. Fold the seatback flat before the vehicle is not taken when handling.... If the seat is not removable. This must be sure that could come out of this section. 1. (Bench seats only) Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from vehicle. 123 The 3rd row bench seat is not properly latched, it is properly latched in the lock position of the seat are locked...
...increase the risk of the seat, releasing the rear floor latches. 3. Two people should lift and rotate the seat and remove it from the seat belt detach anchor by pushing the release control and lifting upward. 2. Remove the seat. Fold the seatback flat before the vehicle is not taken when handling.... If the seat is not removable. This must be sure that could come out of this section. 1. (Bench seats only) Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from vehicle. 123 The 3rd row bench seat is not properly latched, it is properly latched in the lock position of the seat are locked...
Owner's Manual
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... both rear latches fully engage into detachable anchor until both front and back. 3. (Bench seats only) Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt tongue into place. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. The passenger cannot protect the child ... the seat is locked in its original position. 1. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of seat into the rear anchors until you hear a "click" and feel the ...
... both rear latches fully engage into detachable anchor until both front and back. 3. (Bench seats only) Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt tongue into place. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. The passenger cannot protect the child ... the seat is locked in its original position. 1. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of seat into the rear anchors until you hear a "click" and feel the ...
Owner's Manual
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... in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Make sure the tongue is in the back seat and always properly use a single belt for more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Seating and safety restraints It is extremely dangerous to... your vehicle that are more than one tongue that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Never wear the shoulder belt under in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in any area of a vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in these areas ...
... in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Make sure the tongue is in the back seat and always properly use a single belt for more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Seating and safety restraints It is extremely dangerous to... your vehicle that are more than one tongue that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Never wear the shoulder belt under in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in any area of a vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in these areas ...
Owner's Manual
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...the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is automatically pre-locked. When to remove any slack in a... or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to your movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Seating and safety restraints 2. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 126 The automatic locking mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free...
...the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is automatically pre-locked. When to remove any slack in a... or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to your movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Seating and safety restraints 2. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 126 The automatic locking mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free...
Owner's Manual
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...safety restraints How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the ...combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. This indicates the safety belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking...
...safety restraints How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the ...combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. This indicates the safety belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking...
Owner's Manual
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... in place. Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height ...adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips,...
... in place. Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height ...adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips,...
Owner's Manual
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..., 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to ...from your lap until it reaches the buckle. Use only extensions manufactured by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Also, use extensions to fasten their safety belts. 129 To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the direction the tongue is too short ...
..., 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to ...from your lap until it reaches the buckle. Use only extensions manufactured by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Also, use extensions to fasten their safety belts. 129 To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the direction the tongue is too short ...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's ... use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is buckled. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Seating and ...
... conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's ... use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is buckled. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Seating and ...
Owner's Manual
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...1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 MAX A/C OFF OFF REAR 1 2 3 4 A/C Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to the trim covering the air bag module. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver..., should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is greatest close to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is...
...1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 MAX A/C OFF OFF REAR 1 2 3 4 A/C Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to the trim covering the air bag module. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver..., should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is greatest close to help protect the driver and right front passenger from a deploying air bag is...
Owner's Manual
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...thighs are too large for child safety seats (as conforming to adult passengers in front of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in the front seating position. Always follow the instructions and warnings that... child safety seats, Ford recommends use . Accident statistics suggest that come with any infant or child restraint you might use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of your child with your pediatrician. 136 You may wish to the center...
...thighs are too large for child safety seats (as conforming to adult passengers in front of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in the front seating position. Always follow the instructions and warnings that... child safety seats, Ford recommends use . Accident statistics suggest that come with any infant or child restraint you might use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of your child with your pediatrician. 136 You may wish to the center...
Owner's Manual
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... and outboard rear seating positions). 137 Refer to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in a sudden stop or collision. Seating and safety restraints SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that... seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the automatic ...
... and outboard rear seating positions). 137 Refer to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in a sudden stop or collision. Seating and safety restraints SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that... seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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...manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you must use the safety seat properly, the child may be properly restrained in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. If you put in the 3rd row seat position, remove the parcel shelf and tether child safety seat to the tether anchor ...located on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with a combination lap and shoulder belt. If you do not install and use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. An air bag...
...manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you must use the safety seat properly, the child may be properly restrained in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. If you put in the 3rd row seat position, remove the parcel shelf and tether child safety seat to the tether anchor ...located on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with a combination lap and shoulder belt. If you do not install and use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. An air bag...
Owner's Manual
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Be sure the belt webbing is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Pull down on it. 139 Seating and safety restraints 2. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the direction the tongue is not twisted. 4.
Be sure the belt webbing is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Pull down on it. 139 Seating and safety restraints 2. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the direction the tongue is not twisted. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... to remove any slack in place. 10. Try to make sure the seat is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to pull the belt out of the belt is extracted and a click is properly secured before each use. 140 If the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be... able to indicate it retracts to pull more belt out). The belt will click as it is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion...
... to remove any slack in place. 10. Try to make sure the seat is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to pull the belt out of the belt is extracted and a click is properly secured before each use. 140 If the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be... able to indicate it retracts to pull more belt out). The belt will click as it is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion...
Owner's Manual
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... rear of the vehicle, move the passenger seat as an accessory. Rear-facing infant seats must always be placed in the rear in the lap belt seating positions 1. Route the tongue and webbing through 6, or properly install the child seat in the front seat only if your vehicle does not have... child safety seats in an appropriate child safety seat that is properly secured to the buckle by pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2. In vehicles without a rear seat, a rear-facing infant seat should be secured...
... rear of the vehicle, move the passenger seat as an accessory. Rear-facing infant seats must always be placed in the rear in the lap belt seating positions 1. Route the tongue and webbing through 6, or properly install the child seat in the front seat only if your vehicle does not have... child safety seats in an appropriate child safety seat that is properly secured to the buckle by pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2. In vehicles without a rear seat, a rear-facing infant seat should be secured...