2015 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual
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April 2015 Second Printing Owner’s Manual Escape Litho in U.S.A.
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Part Number: 20150223154702
Table of Contents
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................40
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Side Airbags.....................................................44
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................45
Safety Canopy™............................................45
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................49
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................49
Remote Control..............................................50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................53
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................54
Creating a MyKey...........................................54
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................55
Checking MyKey System Status...............56
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................57
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................57
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................59
Manual Liftgate...............................................63
Power Liftgate.................................................64
Keyless Entry....................................................67
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................69
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................71
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
At a Glance
At a Glance........................................................15
Child Safety
General Information......................................20
Installing Child Seats.....................................21
Booster Seats...................................................27
Child Seat Positioning..................................29
Child Safety Locks.........................................30
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................32
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................33
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................36
Safety Belt Minder..........................................37
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................38
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..........................39
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Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................106
Automatic Climate Control.......................107
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................108
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111
Cabin Air Filter.................................................112
Remote Start...................................................112
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................113
Head Restraints..............................................113
Manual Seats..................................................115
Power Seats....................................................116
Memory Function...........................................117
Rear Seats........................................................118
Heated Seats..................................................119
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................125
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................127
Overhead Console........................................127
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................128
Ignition Switch...............................................128
Keyless Starting............................................128
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................129
Engine Block Heater.....................................132
Audio Control....................................................71
Voice Control....................................................72
Cruise Control..................................................72
Information Display Control.......................73
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................74
Autowipers........................................................74
Windshield Washers......................................75
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........76
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................77
Autolamps.........................................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................79
Daytime Running Lamps.............................79
Front Fog Lamps............................................80
Direction Indicators.......................................80
Interior Lamps.................................................80
Ambient Lighting.............................................81
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................82
Global Opening...............................................83
Exterior Mirrors................................................83
Interior Mirror...................................................85
Sun Visors.........................................................85
Moonroof..........................................................86
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................87
Warning Lamps and Indicators................89
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91
Information Displays
General Information......................................93
Trip Computer.................................................95
Information Messages.................................96
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Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................134
Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Running Out of Fuel.....................................135
Refueling..........................................................137
Fuel Consumption........................................138
Emission Control System..........................139
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................142
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation.................................145
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................145
Brakes
General Information....................................150
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................150
Parking Brake..................................................151
Hill Start Assist...............................................151
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................153
Using Traction Control................................153
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................154
Using Stability Control................................155
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................156
Active Park Assist.........................................158
Rear View Camera........................................162
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Cruise Control....................................165
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Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............166
Eco Mode.........................................................170
Steering............................................................170
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................172
Luggage Covers..............................................172
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................173
Load Limit........................................................174
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Trailer Sway Control....................................183
Recommended Towing Weights............183
Essential Towing Checks...........................185
Towing Points................................................188
Transporting the Vehicle...........................189
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......189
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.......................................................191
Economical Driving.......................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
Floor Mats........................................................192
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................194
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................195
Fuel Shutoff....................................................195
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................196
Post-Crash Alert System...........................198
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............199
In California (U.S. Only)............................200
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................201
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................201
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Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage............................................240
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................243
Tire Care..........................................................245
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........259
Changing a Road Wheel...........................263
Technical Specifications...........................267
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications................................269
Motorcraft Parts...........................................270
Vehicle Identification Number................270
Vehicle Certification Label.........................271
Transmission Code Designation.............272
Technical Specifications...........................273
Audio System
General Information....................................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD..................................................................278
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC...........................................................280
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................202
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................203
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................203
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................204
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................205
Changing a Fuse............................................214
Maintenance
General Information....................................215
Opening and Closing the Hood...............215
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................217
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................218
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................219
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................220
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L...............................................................220
Engine Oil Check..........................................220
Engine Coolant Check.................................221
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................224
Brake Fluid Check........................................224
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................224
Washer Fluid Check....................................224
Fuel Filter........................................................224
Changing the 12V Battery.........................225
Checking the Wiper Blades......................226
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................226
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................227
Removing a Headlamp..............................229
Changing a Bulb...........................................229
Bulb Specification Chart...........................233
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................234
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........408
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................411
Scheduled Maintenance Record............414
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................421
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio............................282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD.................................................................286
Digital Radio..................................................289
Satellite Radio...............................................291
Audio Input Jack..........................................294
USB Port.........................................................295
Media Hub......................................................295
SYNC™
General Information...................................296
Using Voice Recognition...........................298
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........300
SYNC™ Applications and Services........311
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................318
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................326
MyFord Touch™
General Information...................................335
Settings...........................................................342
Entertainment...............................................352
Phone..............................................................369
Information.....................................................375
Climate............................................................384
Navigation......................................................387
MyFord Touch™ Troubleshooting........395
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................401
Extended Service Plan
(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................403
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......405
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Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
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SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Child safety door lock or unlock
Fuel pump reset
Child seat lower anchor
Fuse compartment
Child seat tether anchor
Hazard warning flashers
Cruise control
Heated rear window
Do not open when hot
Heated windshield
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Interior luggage compartment release
Jack
Engine coolant temperature
Keep out of reach of children
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 296). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
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and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the event data recorder
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data or information (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) is
recorded (see limitations regarding 911
Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However,
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data
with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that
have such special equipment, can read
the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the event data recorder.
Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada do not access event data
recorder information without obtaining
consent, unless pursuant to court order
or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other
third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to
access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders
applies to SYNC or its features, please
note the following: Once 911 Assist (if
equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist
may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency
services that the vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an
airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off.
Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist
may also be capable of being used to
electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other
details about the vehicle or crash or
personal information about the
occupants to assist 911 operators to
provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose
this information, do not activate the 911
Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 296).
Additionally, when you connect to
Traffic, Directions and Information (if
equipped, U.S. only), the service uses
GPS technology and advanced vehicle
sensors to collect the vehicle’s current
location, travel direction, and speed
(“vehicle travel information”), only to
help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches
that you request. If you do not want
Ford or its vendors to receive this
information, do not activate the
service. For more information, see
Traffic, Directions and Information,
Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™
(page 296).
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REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.
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remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty may not cover damage caused by any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device. Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools. Installing a non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example
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are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that
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Environment
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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At a Glance
Front Exterior Overview
See Locking and Unlocking (page 59). See Keyless Entry (page 67). See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 226). See Maintenance (page 215). See Towing Points (page 188). See Changing a Bulb (page 229). Tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 259). See Changing a Road Wheel (page 263).
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Vehicle Interior Overview
See Transmission (page 142). See Locking and Unlocking (page 59). See Power Windows (page 82). See Exterior Mirrors (page 83). See Head Restraints (page 113). See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 33). See Rear Seats (page 118). See Manual Seats (page 115). See Power Seats (page 116). See Parking Brake (page 151). See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 215).
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Instrument Panel Overview
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 80). High beam. See Lighting Control (page 77). Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 87). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 89). Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 74). Information and entertainment display. Audio unit. See Audio System (page 277). Door lock indicator. See Locking and Unlocking (page 59). Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 195). Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 156). Active park assist switch. See Active Park Assist (page 158). Heated rear window switch. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 111). Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 106). Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 128). Audio control. See Audio Control (page 71). Telephone control. See Using SYNC™ With Your Phone (page 300).
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Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 128). Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 71). Horn. Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 165). Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 93). Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 77). Fog lamps. See Front Fog Lamps (page 80). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Manual Climate Control (page 106).
Rear Exterior Overview
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See Changing a Bulb (page 229). See Checking the Wiper Blades (page 226). See Changing a Bulb (page 229). See Refueling (page 137). See Changing a Road Wheel (page 263). Tire pressures. See Tire Care (page 245). Spare wheel, jack and lug wrench. See Changing a Road Wheel (page 263). Fuel funnel. See Running Out of Fuel (page 135).
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Child Safety
WARNINGS
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child.
Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child
Child size, height, weight, or age
Recommended restraint
type
Infants or toddlers
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Small children
Larger children
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80
lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and
chest, and seat back
upright.
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Child Seats
•
You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 42).
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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called
an infant carrier, convertible seat, or
toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or
children weighing 40 pounds (18
kilograms) or less (generally age four or
younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNINGS
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 upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.
Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for
that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
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• Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic
locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.
1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
4.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue 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 it.
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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to
hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat.
8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).
10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician.
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Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH
lower anchors is 11 inches (28
centimeters) center to center. Do not
use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol.
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.
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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of
the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):
Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If needed, the head restraints can also be removed.
2. Locate the correct anchor on the back panel of the rear seat for the selected seating position. The anchors are labeled with the tether strap symbol and are partially covered by the gap panel. Pull the panel back to fully expose the anchors.
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recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:
• Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?
• Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the
hips? Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
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• Can the child stay seated like this for
the whole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as
shown.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether
strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING
Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if
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Types of Booster Seats
Backless booster seats
• If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.
• High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.
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WARNINGS
warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood
of injury or death in a crash.
Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNINGS
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 vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and
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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
Restraint
Type
Combined weight of child and child seat
LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
LATCH (lower anchors only)
Safety belt
and top tether anchor
Safety belt
only
Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Rear facing child seat Rear facing child seat Forward facing
child seat Forward facing
Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)
child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 113). CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
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Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
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WARNINGS
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.
Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.
All seating positions in this vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. The safety belt system consists of: • •
lap and shoulder safety belts shoulder safety belt with automatic locking mode, (except driver safety belt) height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions retractor and anchor pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position
safety belt warning light and chime
crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
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 where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash.
All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, 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.
When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.
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The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers. The safety belt pretensioners on the retractor and anchor at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body when activated. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal crashes, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are 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.
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2. To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
When in use, the rear safety belts should be placed in the belt guides on the outboard seatbacks. Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy
WARNING
Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of
the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure.
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All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first type of locking mode, and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both 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 about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically 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 This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 20).
Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking
retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes.
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3. Return the seatback to its desired
upright position.
For vehicles with rear seats that do not recline or are locked with the seat in its full rear recline position: 1. Grasp the safety belt webbing at the
top of the seatback.
2. Pull the safety belt webbing forward,
firmly.
3. After pulling the safety belt forward,
allow the safety belt to feed back into the safety belt retractor as much as possible. If necessary, press the seatback down to allow the safety belt webbing to retract further.
4. The safety belt should then unlock. 5.
If the safety belt does not unlock, repeat steps 1-3.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, you can obtain a safety belt extension assembly from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is pulled out.
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 Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and turn on the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear Outboard Positions Safety belts in the rear outboard positions can lock if the seatback is returned firmly to its upright position. You can unlock the safety belts using the following procedures. For vehicles where the rear seats recline: 1. Recline the seat to its full rear recline
position.
2. The safety belt should then unlock.
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SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt correctly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on.
Conditions of operation
If...
Then...
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 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 driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-
tion...
The safety belt warning light and indicator
chime remain off.
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SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled.
The system 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 feature for objects you place in the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on.
If...
Then...
You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the
ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse
after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your safety belts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition
on...
The safety belt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
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4. While the safety belt warning light is
on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation. This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on. This will switch the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off.
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CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make