2003 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds. Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this mode.

CD select • To begin CD play (if CD is loaded), press the CD control, or • Insert the compact disc, label side

CD

up into the CD slot (if no CD is loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be a short lapse before play begins. • The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will • The track number will appear in the display. To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.

illuminate.

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Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

POWER-VOL PUSH

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until TREB is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of treble. NOTE: The volume can be adjusted without pressing the AUDIO function control.

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

POWER-VOL PUSH

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until BASS is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of bass.

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

POWER-VOL PUSH

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until FADE is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust the speaker output.

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Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

POWER-VOL PUSH

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers. NOTE: Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode (treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will appear in the display.

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control. 2. Select the desired station. 3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is heard. The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this procedure to store other stations in memory. Auto memory tuning Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.

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Starting auto memory tuning 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM control. 2. Press and momentarily hold the AUTO M (auto memory) control. 3. The audio system will select the five strongest stations on the frequency band. When the stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. Press the AUTO M control to recall stations in the auto memory. One station will be selected each time you press the AUTO M control and the auto memory number will be displayed. NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted (the fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.

AUTO

Random play The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on the current CD in random order. Random play in CD mode Press the RDM control during play. RDM will illuminate in the display. The next selection will be randomly selected. To disengage random play, press the RDM control again.

RDM

Repeat play The repeat play feature works in CD mode and repeats the current CD selection. Repeat play in CD mode Press the RPT control during play. RPT will illuminate in the display. The current selection will be repeated. To disengage repeat play, press the RPT control again.

RPT

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Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a CD.

ACC or ON position.

Setting the clock • Ensure that the ignition is in the • Press and momentarily hold the CLOCK control until a beep is heard. The current time will flash in the display.

CLOCK

TUNE SEEK TRACK

• Press the • Press the • Press the CLOCK control again when the desired time is set to

to increase the hours. to increase the minutes.

activate the clock.

or

is pressed), and the CLOCK control is

NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset. NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is flashing (if neither pressed a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the current time setting is within the first half of the hour (01–29), the hour setting will automatically reverse one hour. For example, if the original setting is 3:24, the time will change to 3:00. If the clock’s current time setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 minutes), the hour setting will automatically advance one hour. For example, if the original setting is 3:45, the time will change to 4:00. Changing the display mode Press the CLOCK control to alternate the display between time and audio. NOTE: If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for 10 seconds, then the display will revert to the time mode.

CLOCK

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RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or • Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

and turning the hub.

10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

of time.

Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods • Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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Climate Controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

LO

OFF

HI

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

LO

HI

OFF

registers.

• (Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the

instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.

(Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. (Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

(Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

•

• •

•

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Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost (

before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the • Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

climate control system in the OFF position.

system should be left in any position other than OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

of the windshield and underneath the hood).

• Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with • Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area (at the base • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may block airflow and reduce your visibility through the windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to, damaging your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

LO

OFF

HI

A/C

MAX A/C

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

LO

HI

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Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. • MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • A/C – Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but •

not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

(Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the

instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

•

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•

•

•

(Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.

However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired.

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airflow to the rear seats.

Climate Controls • Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to, damaging the climate control system.

bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor. 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to full fan. 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows. 5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Clears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate: 1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 2. Press and release the control once to turn on. The light will be lit while the rear window defroster is on. 3. Press and release the control again to turn off. The defroster will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

R.DEF

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking

lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Foglamp control (if equipped) Rotate forward to activate.

High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

Lights

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

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Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

OFF

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF position.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the vertical (up/down) and the horizontal (left/right) directions using your VHAD system. The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. A bubble (vertical indicator) that is not centered between the two red lines does not necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be included in the vertical indication. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears to be incorrect. You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.

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If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle’s front structure should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps.

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Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw. They are located below the viewing window at the rear of the headlamp assembly.

3. The “L” and “R” under the viewing window on the top of the headlamp refer to the directional change (left or right) of the horizontal aim. 4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the forward edge of the knurled portion of the screw is aligned with the “0” reference mark (as shown) on the plastic slider when viewed directly from above.

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Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, locate the bubble level and the vertical adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is located on the outboard side of the headlamp below the headlamp upper attachment.

DN

UP

3. The “UP” and “DN” on the bubble indicate the directional change (up or down) of the vertical aim. 4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise until the bubble is centered between the lines.

DN

UP

Repeat the above process to the other headlamp, if necessary.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left • Push up to activate the right turn

turn signal.

signal.

OFF

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Lights

Dome lamp and map lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the ON position. When the control is moved to the DOOR position, the lamp will only come on if a door is opened. If the control is moved to the OFF position, the lamp will not come on at all. The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of the dome lamp to activate the map lamps. If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the control next to the map lamp to illuminate the lamp.

OFF DOOR ON

OPEN

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness, light pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

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Lights

Function Front park/turn lamps Foglamps (if equipped) Headlamps-aero high and low beam Rear license plate lamps High-mount brake lamp Backup lamps Brake lamps Interior overhead lamp All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

Trade Number 3157K 881
9007
168
921
3156K 3157K 12V/10W

INTERIOR BULBS

Dome lamp 1. Remove the lamp lens by applying pressure to both tabs at the top of the lamp and pulling lens downward. 2. Pull out the burned-out bulb and install a new one. 3. Install the lamp lens by applying pressure to both sides of the lamp lens and popping the lamp lens up on the assembly.

OFF DOOR ON

Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.. 2. Open the hood and disconnect the headlamp wiring socket from the in-line connector. This will make it easier to change the bulb.

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3. Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear).

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4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise.

6. Without turning, remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling it straight back out of the lamp assembly and replace.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

7. Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in with the bulb’s plastic base facing upward. Turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly. 8. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring by rotating it clockwise until it snaps into place. 9. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it “snaps.” 10. Install the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it clockwise until it locks into position. 11. Connect the headlamp wiring socket to the in-line connector.

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Lights

12. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood and disconnect the headlamp wiring socket from the in-line connector. This will make it easier to change the bulb. 3. Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.

Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise.

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Lights

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs To remove the brakelamp bulb: 1. Push the center of the push pins in to release tension. 2. Pull the push pins out of the cover and slide the cover away from the package tray. 3. Remove the bulb by rotating it counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Carefully pull out the bulb straight out of the socket and push in new bulb. To install the brakelamp bulb: 1. Install the bulb into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 2. Install the push pins in the cover far enough that the pins protrude outside of the cover about 6 mm (1/4 inch). 3. Install the cover and secure with the push pins. Tail lamp/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs The tail/turn signal lamp and backup lamp bulbs are located in the same portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open trunk to expose the tail lamp assembly screws. Remove the two screws from the front of the lamp. 2. The tail lamp has hidden fasteners which can be disengaged by hitting the lamp, with the side of your hand, toward the side of the vehicle. 3. Pull lamp assembly away from vehicle for access to bulbs.

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4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp by rotating it clockwise. 7. Position the tail lamp on the vehicle and gently tap the lens to engage the clips. Install the screws. License plate lamps To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the rear bumper. 2. Carefully pull the bulb out from the lamp assembly and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the lamp assembly on rear bumper with two screws.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: • For intermittent wiping, move the

control down one position and rotate the wiper switch to the desired position. • For low speed wiping, move the • For high speed wiping, move the

control down two positions.

control down three positions.

Windshield washer: • For mist wiping, move the control • To spray the washer fluid, pull the wiper control toward you.

up one position.

Driver Controls

MIST OFF INT

MIST OFF INT

INT

INT

PULL

PULL

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Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. 3. Replace wiper blades every 6
months for optimum performance.

TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control down to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then push the control back up to lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is

moving.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

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Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.

Driver Controls

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control down. Press completely down on the bottom part of the rocker switch and release quickly. Press again to stop.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to disable the adjust function.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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Driver Controls

Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACC control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

O N

O F F

RSM

SET ACC

CST

steep hill.

Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

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Resuming a set speed Press the RSM (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RSM control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Driver Controls

RSM

SET ACC

CST

RSM

SET ACC

CST

Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET ACC control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control.

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6
km/h (1 mph).

RSM

SET ACC

CST

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Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control.

RSM

SET ACC

CST

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will • Press the speed control OFF

not erase your vehicles previously set speed.

control.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) • Press and hold OPEN to raise the moon roof to the vent position. • Press OPEN again to fully open • Press the opposite end of the

the moon roof.

toggle control to close the moon roof from either position.

O N

O F F

OPEN

Sliding shade The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when the moon roof is closed.

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CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their 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, in vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to

avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk.

N K R ELEA

RELEA

NK

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT 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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Locks and Security

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors.

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.

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Locks and Security

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.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-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.

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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 may have an all-door remote entry system or a driver’s door only remote entry system.

without a key.

The all-door remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors • arm and disarm the anti-theft system. (For more information on the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter.)

• open the trunk. • activate the panic alarm. The driver’s door only entry system allows you to: • lock the driver’s door • unlock the driver’s door only without a key. • activate the panic alarm. • open the trunk The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

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

Unlocking the doors 1. Press lamps will illuminate. 2. With the all-door remote entry, press three seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This feature turns on the interior lamps for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the ON position. The dome lamp control must be set to the DOOR position in order for the illuminated entry feature to operate.

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and release to lock all the doors. On vehicles equipped with

Locking the doors 1. Press the driver’s door only remote entry system, only the driver’s door will lock. Note: the interior lamps will turn off. and release again 2. On vehicles with the all-door remote entry, press within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the headlamps will flash. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps. This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system (if equipped). For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter.

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.

to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to ACC

Sounding a panic alarm Press or ON to deactivate. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF position.

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A decrease in the operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.

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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 FRONT PART OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. 4. 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 remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

ON II

CC

1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to 2 (ACC).

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4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC) position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again. 7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position (or wait twenty seconds) after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) When activated, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Activating the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, remove the key and press on the remote entry transmitter. Identifying an activated system While the system is activating, the THEFT indicator, located in the instrument cluster, will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the indicator will flash, indicating the system is activated. If the system is activated with the doors open, the THEFT indicator will remain illuminated until all the doors are closed, then illuminate for 30
seconds and begin flashing. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated system will: • flash the parking lamps and the THEFT indicator, and • sound the horn. The flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut off after approximately three minutes, and will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is attempted.

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Deactivating the anti-theft system Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system You can deactivate an untriggered anti-theft system alarm in the following ways: • Press • Press

on the remote entry transmitter.

on the remote entry transmitter. Note: Pressing the

trunk control will prevent the alarm from sounding until the trunk is closed again.

Note: Using the ignition key to unlock the doors or trunk will not disarm the anti-theft system. Deactivating a triggered anti-theft system You can deactivate a triggered anti-theft system alarm in the following ways: • Press • Press • Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON)

on the remote entry transmitter.

on the remote entry transmitter.

positions.

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SEATING Notes:

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.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

Adjusting the front manual seat

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

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

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS To fold the seatback down: • Press the latch control downward • Pull the seatback forward and

or pull up on strap and

down.

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RETURNING THE SEAT TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION

Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent

proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

To return the seat to the upright/normal seating position: • Rotate seat upward and latch. The full rear bench seat is shown. The split-folding rear seat (if equipped) operates in a similar manner.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit 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 air bag (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.

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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.

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.

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

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

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 8 km/h (5
mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the 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. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). 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.

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

shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is 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 Disconnect 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.

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger and rear outboard seat belt systems must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

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BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any

other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8
inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. 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.

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...

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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.

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BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5
seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off...

Then... The BeltMinder 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 safety belt is buckled. The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... 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”

The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

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 of home.

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Reasons given... “Belts are uncomfortable”

“I was in a hurry”

“Seat belts don’t work”

“Traffic is light”

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

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

“I have an air bag”

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

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Consider... 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. BeltMinder 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. Air bags 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”.

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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. The BeltMinder feature 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) or the neutral • The ignition switch is in the OFF position. • All vehicle doors are closed. • The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped

position (manual transmission).

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure).

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 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 1–2
minutes.) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.

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5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three

seconds.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable

BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds. 8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by: • The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three • Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off. • Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per

seconds.

second for three seconds.

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.

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 seat 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 used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician 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.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

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AIR BAG 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. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (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 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag 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.

To properly position yourself away from the air bag: • 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 air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

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 air bag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

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Children and air bags 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.

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.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the air bag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not sufficient enough to cause activation. Air bags 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 air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the SRS is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags 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 air bag deployment. It is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and • one or more impact and safing sensors • a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

air bags)

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.

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Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

flash or stay lit.

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

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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.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children. When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to 12 years old).

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Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless.

If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’s head (top of ear level) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap/shoulder belts.

• Those with a high back.

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.

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs.

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The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride.

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.

Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of

the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a

collision.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the

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safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information

presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from).

• 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. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic

locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with a tether anchor. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats.

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Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts

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.

Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.

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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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.

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 and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. 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. There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation. 10. 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 two through nine. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. 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. The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle are located below the rear window marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title).

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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether

anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.