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When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of

the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section.

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Programming Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat Step 1
to program additional hand-held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons. This will erase previously programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink威. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program (located on your overhead console) while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink威 indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons. Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” section for Canadian residents. 4. Firmly press, hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink威 button up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed and released.

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Driver Controls • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 5 through 7 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 5. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 7. 7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Steps 1 and 2
outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 3 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent overheating. • Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button (note Step 3 in the

“Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal.

• Proceed with Step 4 in the “Programming” section.

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Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.

HomeLink威 is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 in the “Programming” section.

Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink威 button, follow Step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

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MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.

Your display can show up to 3 reconfigurable telltales at one time. What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority. Premium Display Severity Indicator (located under the Message Center): Indicates severity of the information being displayed on the premium display. Red for high severity, amber for medium severity, and non-lit for information only. For example, a door ajar warning would be accompanied by a red indicator, low fuel by an amber indicator, and fuel economy by an absence of the indicator. The indicator always illuminates with the highest severity rating of the warnings displayed.

Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu.

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Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu.

Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Trip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Trip elapsed drive time Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return within 10 minutes or 10 miles(16 km). DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected.

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Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100
km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control (press and hold RESET for 2
seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy. This will display your fuel economy as a Bar Graph ranging from to Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.

excellent economy.

poor economy

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Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer to zero. Setup menu Press this control for the following displays:

• System Check • Display (odometer/speedometer) • Text Size (normal/large) • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Oil Minder Start Value System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.

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The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE — PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL 2. WASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped)) 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES — OK — FAILED RED — FAILED AMBER Display Type 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change the display.

Text Size 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change text size.

Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the SELECT control to change from English to Metric.

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Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the language choices.

Oil Minder Start Value 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the SELECT control to change oil value.

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4
seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories: • They cannot be reset until the condition is corrected. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. 80

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Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON.

Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door Ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Low fuel Overdrive ON/OFF Trunk ajar Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check compass module Low washer fluid Change engine oil DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door is not completely closed. POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION. Displayed when the powertrain is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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CHECK AIR SUSPENSION. Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. For more information, refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. LOW FUEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Warning message can be reset by pressing the RESET button, but will return after 10 minutes. If any other button is pressed besides RESET, the message ’’PRESS RESET TO CLEAR’’ will appear in the Message Center. Once this message disappears (after approximately 2 seconds), press RESET to clear the warning. TRUNK AJAR. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. OVERDRIVE ON/OFF. Displayed when the overdrive is enabled or disabled. LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use (Note: this includes the use of the optional full-sized matching spare tire and wheel). For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. CHECK COMPASS MODULE. Displayed when the compass is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHANGE ENGINE OIL. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the following: 1. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL” is displayed.

2. Press and hold the RESET control for 3 seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE START VALUE SET TO XXX%” is displayed.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the

brake pedals.

Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

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INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key.

If equipped with a perimeter alarm system, the remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed. This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter.

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KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master key which will access the vehicle’s doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Power door trim switch inhibit This feature disables the power door locks and trunk interior release switches if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed. Once the power door trim switches are disabled, they can only become active when perimeter alarm is disarmed. Press control to unlock all vehicle doors.

Press control to lock all vehicle doors.

Smart locks (if equipped) With the key in any ignition position, and either the driver’s or passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the power door lock switches. The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and performing one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). • Operating the keyless entry keypad (if equipped). • Operating the driver’s door with a key.

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Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Auto-relock The autolock feature repeats when: • a door is opened and closed while the engine is running, • you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Auto-unlock The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when: • the ignition has been in the 3 (ON) position, all doors are closed, and

the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20
km/h),

• the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 2
• the driver door is opened {within ten minutes after the ignition was

(ACCESSORY) or 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and

transitioned to the 2 (ACCESSORY) or 1 (OFF/LOCK) position}.

Note: The vehicle doors will not auto-unlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked prior to the driver door being opened. Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the following procedure: You must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait at least 30 seconds. Note: Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and all vehicle doors, the hood, and the decklid are closed. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

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4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. 6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode is entered/active. 7. With the ignition still in the 3 (ON) position, for the autolock feature, press the unlock control once then press the lock control once. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. For the auto-unlock feature, press the lock control once, then press the unlock control once. The horn will chirp once if auto-unlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if auto-unlock was activated.

If any door, the hood, or the deck lid is open, the horn will chirp twice, and the procedure will need to be performed again.

8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming to confirm, turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. Once disabled, the autolock or auto-unlock feature can be enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1–8.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.

Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment

locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

The remote entry features operate with the ignition in any position, except in the 3 (ON) , with the transmission not in either P (Park) or N (Neutral). If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors 1. Press lamps will illuminate. 2. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

again within three seconds to receive confirmation that the

once to lock all the doors. Upon the first press the doors will

Locking the doors Press lock and the parklamps/taillamps will flash once. Press vehicle was successfully locked. Note: If all vehicle doors, the hood, and the trunk are closed upon the second press of the , the horn will chirp once and the parklamps/taillamps will flash once to confirm the successful locking. Upon the second press of the not securely closed the horn will chirp twice to warn that successfully locking was not complete. The park/taillamps will NOT flash if any door is ajar.

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Car finder Press parklamps/taillamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and the

on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm. Note: The

Sounding a panic alarm Press panic alarm only works with the ignition in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also deactivate Press the alarm by turning the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.

Opening the trunk Press • Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your

once to open the trunk.

vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver’s rear view.

This feature will not work with a vehicle speed greater than 3 mph (5
km/h) if the ignition is in the 2 (ACCESSORY) or 3 (ON) position.

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your authorized dealer if service is required. If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle’s memory, or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your authorized dealer for • Perform the following programming procedure yourself:

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Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. Place the key in the ignition and cycle from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession within 10 seconds. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). After pressing the control on each remote transmitter, the door will lock and unlock. If programming multiple remote transmitters, you must press the control buttons on each remote transmitter within 7 seconds of each other to remain in programming mode. When completed, turn the ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK). All transmitters must be programmed at the same time. • When completed, turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and

wait at least 20 seconds in order to use the recently programmed transmitter(s).

• All transmitters must be programmed during the same programming

cycle. A transmitter that is not programmed within the same programming cycle will be erased and will no longer operate your vehicle’s locks. If this occurs, you will have to reprogram all the transmitters again, as you cannot just “add” a transmitter.

(START) positions, or

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the 2 (ACCESSORY), 3 (ON) or 4
• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open.

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Radio type approval numbers for remote entry receiver If the type approval of your remote entry system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table, refer to the corresponding approval number:

Remote entry receiver certification numbers

Gabon Jordan Zambia

01070305/ARTEL/GABTEL

CAZ/ENG/CA/04/11/1

TRC/LPD/2004/28

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1 2

7 8

5 6

3 4

9 0

without using the key.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors • open the trunk. See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry code. The factory-set code is located: • On the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment, or • At your dealer. When using the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of each button in order to ensure a good activation.

Programming a personal entry code You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that the authorized dealer gave you. To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. Note: The keypad will illuminate when pressed. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode.

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3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. To store a second personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a second personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Press 3 • 4 to store the second personal code. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. To store a third personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a third personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Press 5 • 6 (or 7 • 8, or 9 • 0, or wait five seconds) to store the third personal code. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

Erasing personal code To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press and release 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 3. Press and hold 1 • 2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure.

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Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior lamps will illuminate. • To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code • To release the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code

(driver door unlocks) and press 3 • 4 within five seconds. (driver door unlocks) and press 5 • 6 within five seconds.

After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can unlock all doors (press 3 • 4) and release the trunk (press 5 • 6) as long as the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other. Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors. To lock the doors, press 7 • 8 and press 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The doors will not lock if the driver door is ajar. Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position. SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

control on the remote entry transmitter.

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Radio type approval numbers for Immobiliser System PATS XCVR If the type approval of your immobilizer system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table, refer to the corresponding approval number:

Immobiliser System PATS XCVR certification numbers

-8,1 dBµA/m @ 10 m

Type Approval Number

See USA

DLM/GEN/18/18/16

340/3 Vol.II

CANADA: 3043104475A

CMII ID:2005DJ0428
SPLS / -485 / 2001

See USA 4/U/U/4250

CCK/ES/100/0

M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579

TA/2005/15

RLVVIVP03-324

MR 1299 ANRT 2004

NCG-CE-04-004

See USA

OMA/1265(A) 1308/2001

See USA

QTEL/SR/2003/R-276

(10/1900)

R-LPD1-04-0145
269/MAT/2004

5/10-2/3274/3774

025/FR/2003

NT8-15607PAT3XCVR CAZ/ENG/CA/2005/02/8

TX Frequency: 134,2 kHz

Country Name

American Samoa (USA)

Bahrain Barbados Canada China Ghana

Guam (USA)

Jordan Kenya Kuwait Mauritius

Mayotte (F)

Mexico Morocco

Netherlands Antilles (NL)

Nicaragua

Northern Mariana Islands

Oman

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Saudi Arabia South Korea

Tunisia

United Arabian Emirates

Uruguay

USA

Zambia

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on the dash panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will

flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for

3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.

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Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1
(OFF/LOCK) position. The theft indicator on the instrument panel will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate for three • If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or

seconds and then go out.

flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer.

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock™ keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare coded key(s) programmed.

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Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1
(OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. Within ten seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3
(ON) position (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within twenty seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). This step will program your new key. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait at least 20
seconds and repeat this procedure from Step 1. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off. You may repeat Steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.

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Arming the system When armed, the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the park lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the remote transmitter lock control one time to arm the system. • Lock all doors using the keypad. • Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or

passenger door is open and then closed.

on the remote

If all the closures (doors, trunk, hood) are closed, the park lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp once when the entry transmitter is pressed a second time within five seconds. If any closure is not properly closed, the park lamps will not flash and the horn will chirp twice. The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the arming actions is performed before allowing the alarm to become armed. After the 20–second pre-arm phase, the interior trim remote trunk release control and the power door unlock control are disabled, in order to further protect your vehicle.

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. • Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

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Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Before returning the seatback to its original

position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Using the manual recline function (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

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To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located • Lean against the seatback to

on the side of the seat.

adjust it to your desired position. You can recline the seat back or bring it forward.

• Release the handle when the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped) The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door.

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

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To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system.

Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward.

Press to move the seat forward or backward.

Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down.

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Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located on the driver’s or front passenger’s door. To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate.

• Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate.

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The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in the ON position, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated.

REAR SEATS

Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with cup holders in the rear seat armrest. To access the cup holders, fold the armrest down.

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System™ consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors • Driver’s seat position sensor

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• Front crash severity sensor • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights.

How does the Personal Safety System™ work? The Personal Safety System™ can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System™ determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System™ to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners.

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Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat 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.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is empty. The sensor turns off the passenger seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) when the seat is empty and the safety belt is unbuckled. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the airbags section of this chapter.

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Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt section in this chapter. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is not required. The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

turned on.

periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.

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If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

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 injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

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Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check

seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management

feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The energy management feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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Lap belts

Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist.

The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have three types of locking modes described as follows:

Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8
km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and prevents more belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly. The belt will unlock when you stop pulling on it.

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in a

passenger front outboard or any rear seating position. Children 12
years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an

authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the ⬙automatic locking retractor⬙ feature for child seats is still working properly. Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 8 inch (20
cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

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Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, push the button and slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

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Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions 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 safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

Belt-Minder姞 The Belt-Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled. The Belt-Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Both the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder威 feature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the Belt-Minder威 warnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder威 feature.

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If... The driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph (5
km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1
minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5
km/h) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...

Then... The Belt-Minder威 feature will not activate.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events”

Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25
miles (40 km) of home. We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4
times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

“I’m not going far”

“Belts are uncomfortable”

“I was in a hurry”

“Safety belts don’t work”

“Traffic is light”

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

“The people I’m with don’t wear belts”

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Reasons given... “I have an airbag”

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

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Consider... Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder威 chime. To do so may

adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bag system.

One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position, the Belt-Minder威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle. The Belt-Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one time disable. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)

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Seating and Safety Restraints • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled

While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder威, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely

belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the Belt-Minder威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1
minute) • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt

warning light turns off.

3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be

turned on for three seconds.

4. Within approximately 7 seconds of the light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder威 feature for that seating position if it

is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds.

• This will enable the Belt-Minder威 feature for that seating position if it

is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3
seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again.

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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.

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Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealer inspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved

in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steering column assembly could result in severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the steering column, its adaptive module, or its fuses. See your authorized dealer.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position.

pedals comfortably.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized

dealer.

The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow

hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

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Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.

NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Driver and passenger airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and • safety belt pretensioners • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to • Driver and passenger side airbags (if equipped) • One or more impact and safing sensors • A readiness light and tone • A diagnostic module • The electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact

Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter.

airbags)

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sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in an accident, they will not function again ( belt will not extract or retract) and must be

replaced immediately. Failure to replace the retractor assemblies will increase the risk of injury.

Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208