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Replacingfrontparkinglamp/turnsignalbulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the screw and lamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 7. Install parking lamp assembly on vehicle. 8. Push gently until parking lamp assembly seats. 9. Install screw on the lamp assembly. Replacingtaillamp/backuplampbulbs The tail lamp/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. Open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pry the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle snapping the three retaining tabs into place. 8. Secure the lamp assembly with two screws.

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Replacingfoglampbulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector. 4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise. Replacingrunningboardlampbulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. High-mountbrakelamp To change the high-mount brakelamp bulbs: 1. Remove the four screws from the high-mount brakelamp assembly.

2. Carefully pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to access the bulbs. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and a careful pull. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 5. Replace the bulbs as needed and install the high-mount brakelamp assembly.

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Replacinglicenseplatelampbulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the stalk briefly for a single swipe (no wash). Push and hold for three swipes with wash. Push and hold for a longer wash (up to ten seconds).

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 1 — 3.5 second interval rear wiper. INT 2 — 10.5 second interval rear wiper. OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position.

position.

Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed changes.

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Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checkingthewiperblades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Changingthewiperblades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. 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. 3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

Rearwindowwiperblades Refer to Windshield wiper blades in this section for more information on rear wiper blades.

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TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover open.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

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Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object.

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

of actuator control.

• Place Velcro hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter opposite • Place transmitter into storage compartment, control down. • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin • Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter.

door as needed.

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Without trip computer

VENT

ROOF

VENT

AUTO

ROOF

to close.

• Press and release the rear portion of the moon roof control to open. • Press and hold (as desired) the front portion of the moon roof control • To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the • The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be manually opened or • To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle.

closed when the glass panel is shut.

control a second time.

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.

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Trip computer For information on the trip computer, refer to Trip computer this chapter.

Electronic compass (if equipped) The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. Electroniccompass/temperaturedisplay(withouttripcomputer) Outsideairtemperature The temperature display can be turned off and on by pressing the SELECT control on the overhead console. The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT control. If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

ROOF

AUTO

CAL

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With trip computer 2. Locate the compass module mounted on the center rear view mirror post. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Press and hold the RESET button on top of the compass module until the message display in the trip computer shows the current zone setting. 5. Release the RESET button. 6. Press the RESET button until the correct zone is displayed on the trip computer.

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Without trip computer 1. Press and hold the SELECT control until VAR appears in the display, then release. The display should show the current zone number. 2. Press the SELECT control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

AUTO

ROOF

CAL

Compasscalibrationadjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. With trip computer 2. Press and hold the RESET button on the compass module until CAL indicator is displayed in the trip computer. 3. Release pressure from the RESET button. 4. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CAL indicator turns off. This will take three to five circles to complete calibration. 5. The compass is now calibrated.

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complete circles. 3. The compass is now calibrated.

Power quarter rear windows (if equipped) • With out a moon roof

• With a moon roof

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AUTO

ROOF

CAL

VENT

VENT

MODE

E/M

RESET

VENT

ROOF

VENT

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Press the quarter windows. Press the quarter windows.

portion of the VENT control to open the power rear

portion of the VENT control to close the power rear

AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point. Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. A second auxiliary power point is located on the lower rear side of the console. The power point is accessible from the rear seats.

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POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

• Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down • Press AUTO completely down and

release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.

One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control.

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

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Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.

WINDOW LOCK

Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened.

MIRRORS

Automatic dimming rear view mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the inside rear view mirror. When the inside rear view mirror detects bright light from in front of or behind the vehicle, the inside rear view mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper system performance. Press the control to turn the mirror OFF or AUTO. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.

AUTO

OFF

Power side view mirrors The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors:

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2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

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MIRRORS L R

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 4. Adjust spotter mirrors (if equipped) manually.

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

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Signal mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated, the outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink red. This provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn.

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P(Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum travel.

PEDALS

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving.

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To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

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ON

OFF

ON

OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES will re-engage it.

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

To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACCEL to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACCEL.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

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the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release COAST to

operate the Tap-Down function. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

ON

OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Indicator light This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed. The vehicle speed must be at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake or clutch is applied, or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

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

the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call toll-free: 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. Programming Do not program the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver with the vehicle parked in the garage. 1. Prepare for programming the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory default codes by holding down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches) away from the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver surface (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in view. 3. Using both hands simultaneously press and hold the hand-held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink威 button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the procedure in the “Canadian Programing” section. 4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttons when the red light flashes rapidly. 5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two buttons.

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If you do not successfully program the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver after repeated attempts, refer to Rolling code programing which follows, or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com.

Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to program the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver. To program your hand-held transmitters: • Continue to hold the button on

the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver.

• Press and re-press the hand-held

transmitter button every two seconds until the red light changes from a slow to a fast flash.

Operating the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver Once programmed, the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver can be used in place of hand-held transmitters. To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button (the red light will illuminate, indicating the signal is being transmitted).

Rolling code programming Rolling code garage door openers (or other rolling code devices) which are “code protected” and manufactured after 1996, may be determined by the following: • Reference the device owner’s manual for verification • The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLink威 • Press and hold the trained HomeLink威 button. The device has the

Universal Transceiver but does not activate the device.

rolling code feature if the indicator light flashes rapidly and then turns solid after two seconds.

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After completing the “Programming” functions, follow these steps to train a garage door opener with the rolling code feature: 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. if there is difficulty locating the training button. 2. Press the training button on the garage door motor head unit (which will activate the “training” light). 3. Press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Press and release the HomeLink威 button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training.) The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door. The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver has now been trained to the receiver. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done.

Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons Individual buttons cannot be erased, however, to erase the three programmed buttons: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons.

ReprogrammingasingleHomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button. Do NOT release until step 4 has been completed.

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2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter 5–14 cm (2 to 5 inches) away from the HomeLink威 surface. 3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. 4. The HomeLink威 indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The previous device has now been erased and the new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink威 button that has just been programmed.

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status. The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same. The trip computer only works when the ignition is in the ON position. Trip computer features follow:

Selectable features

English/metric display Press this control to change the trip computer display from metric to English units. Press again to change from English to metric units.

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Modecontrol Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows: Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to empty may be inaccurate: • with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will eventually recover.

• if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. • if less than 27 liters (6 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds when you have approximately the following distance you can drive before the fuel tank is empty: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’s average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset. • To reset the average fuel

economy:

1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is displayed (no other display is resettable). 2. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously.

Compass display. Refer to Electronic compass in the Controls and features chapter for more information. Off. In this mode the display will go blank indicating the system is off.

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OVERDRIVE CONTROL

Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears.

OVERDRIVE

Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL) (the word OFF) will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of the Driving chapter.

(Overdrive) mode.

OVERDRIVE OFF

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Coin holder slots • Compact disc changer (if equipped) • Rear audio controls • Power point

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

Rear center console features (if equipped) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • utility compartment • cupholders POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the 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.

LIFTGATE To open the rear window, turn the liftgate handle to the right. To open the liftgate, turn the liftgate handle to the left. • Do not open the liftgate or

liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling.

DOOR

GLASS

• Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

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Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This

will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The rear cross-bar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. The front cross-bar does not move. To adjust the luggage rack, push the adjustment lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle), then slide the cross-bar forward and lock the adjusting levers by pushing them down (toward the back of the vehicle). Pull the cross-bar rearward to ensure that it is locked in place.

Load luggage at the front cross-bar and adjust the rearcross-bar as necessary. • Do not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb) of luggage if the weight is placed • Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) if the weight is resting directly on the

directly on the cross-bars.

roof.

Use adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.

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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. Refer to SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS If the door does not unlock when the U is pressed, see Power door disable feature in the Remote entry section in this chapter. Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors.

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

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position. This system will disable the power door lock controls. These will not work until the vehicle is disarmed. Refer to Power door locks in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door. The interior lamps and running board lamps (if equipped) will illuminate. The memory mirrors/seat (if equipped) will also be moved to position 1, 2 or 3 depending upon which remote entry transmitter (1, 2 or 3) is used. Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors.

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Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The doors will lock and the lamps will flash. To confirm doors are closed and locked, press this control a second time within three seconds. The door(s) will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are open or ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close the doors.

Power door lock disable feature This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. The UNLOCK function on the power door switch will not operate with the ignition OFF and twenty seconds after the doors are closed and electronically locked by the key fob, key pad, or power door switch (if pressed while the door was open). The UNLOCK function will operate again after you unlock the vehicle using the key fob or key pad, turn the ignition to ON, or open the door from inside of the vehicle. Deactivating/activatingpowerdoorlockdisablefeature 1. Turn the ignition key to ON, then press the UNLOCK button 3 times. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the UNLOCK button 3
times. 3. Turn the ignition key to ON, within five seconds press the LOCK button 2 times. The user should receive 2 horn chirps to indicate the system has been disabled or 2 chirps followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. Pressing the power door LOCK button 2 times again will toggle the trim switch inhibit states. Turn ignition to OFF to exit programming.

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Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.

Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together. 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.

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Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle’s memory, or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s

transmitters to your dealer for programming, or

• Perform the programming

procedure yourself

Programmingremotetransmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. To program the transmitters yourself: • Place the key in the ignition and turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF) and cycle between 3 (OFF) and 4(ON) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 4 (ON) position. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered. • Within 20 seconds, program a

remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)

• Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.

The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed. • When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn

the ignition to 3 (OFF). Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

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Illuminated entry The illuminated entry system will turn on the interior lights when the remote transmitter unlock control is pressed. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open The battery save feature will turn off the interior lights 45 minutes after the last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on.

Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedal feature (if equipped) The memory feature allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, side mirrors and adjustable pedals to three programmable positions. • To program position one, move the driver seat, both side mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the desired positions. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.

• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control • To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press

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controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.

The memory feature also allows you to recall previously stored positions with your remote transmitter(s). Up to three remote transmitters can be activated to utilize the memory recall positions. Press the memory feature control to move to the previously stored seat/mirror/adjustable pedal positions. Activating/deactivatingthememoryfeatureonyourremote transmitter The memory feature from the remote transmitter can be turned off/on, however, the memory control buttons will continue to operate. Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all doors and the liftgate window are closed. You must complete steps 1–7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.

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1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the power door unlock control two times, then press the power lock control once. The horn will chirp twice if the memory feature was deactivated or three times (two short and one long) if the memory feature was activated. 7. Turn ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.

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Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed • the engine is running • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion. Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door, except the drivers, is opened then closed while the engine is • you put the vehicle in motion. Deactivating/activatingtheautolockfeature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors and the liftgate window are closed. You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp.

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6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key. Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code. The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module • or at your dealer. When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. This system will disable the power door lock controls. These will not work until the vehicle is disarmed. Refer to Power door locks in the Driver Controls chapter for more information.

Programming your own personal entry code To program your own code: 1. Enter factory set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of previous one. Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase it in favor of the new code.

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If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: 1. Enter factory set code. 2. Press 1/2 control within five seconds of step one. 3. Press 7/8 control and 9/0 control at the same time within five seconds of step 2. The system will now only respond to the factory set code.

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Anti-scan feature The keyless entry pad is disabled for 1 minute after 7 unsuccessful attempts at entering a valid key code. The keypad will flash during this 1 minute mode. However, the 7/8 and 9/0 controls will still lock the vehicle. Anti-scan will turned off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity • the keyfob UNLOCK button is pressed. • the ignition is turned to the ON position Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory set code or the personal code (each digit must be pressed within five seconds of the prior digit). The interior lamps will also illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press the 3/4 control within five seconds.

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Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system (if equipped) is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed. 1. Enter 5 digit entry code 2. Press and hold 7/8 control 3. Press and release 3/4 control while holding 7/8 control 4. Release 7/8 control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. To re-activate autolock, repeat steps 1–4.

SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3
(OFF) position. The THEFT light in the instrument cluster will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

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Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. The THEFT light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the THEFT light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys can be purchased from your dealership. Your dealership can program your key or you can “do it yourself”, refer to Programming spare keys.

Large metallic objects, electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second key on the same key ring as the coded key may cause vehicle starting issues. If present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can cause a momentary NO—START condition if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Lincoln coded key.

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If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the • Have your vehicle towed to a

vehicle, or

dealership or locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “NO-START” condition. If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a “NO START” condition.

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

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1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3
(OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2
(LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. Within five seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second but no more than five seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second). This step will program your new key to a coded key. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Adjusting the front manual seat

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

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

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

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s safety belt in the event of a collision.

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Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

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Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to move the armrest up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for more direct support. Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to move the lumbar support back for less direct support.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

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

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

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

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Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

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Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, outside rearview mirrors, and adjustable pedals to three programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.

SET

• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control • To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press

2.

controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.

A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter.

Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate.

The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.

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REAR SEATS

Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. Push or pull the head rests to the desired position.

Rear folding bench seat (if equipped) Foldingdowntherearseats Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat head rest clears the front seat. 1. Locate handle below the seat cushion near the bottom of the door side cushion that reads “FOLD FLAT OR RECLINE”. 2. Lift the handle and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

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3. Press the green control on the seatback to release the closeout panel. Rotate the panel to closeout the space in the floor. 4. Once the second row seats are in the down position, the front seats may be readjusted.

Returningtheseattoupright

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

1. Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and press the black control (adjacent to the green control) to lock. 2. Locate and lift the handle that reads “FOLD FLAT OR RECLINE”. 3. Pull on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift the seat into the upright position.

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Reclining the seatback Locate the lever at the bottom of the seatback that reads “FOLD FLAT OR RECLINE”. Pull the lever upwards to recline the seatback.

Third row seat The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints, refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter. The third row seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space. Accessingthethirdrowseat Your vehicle is equipped with an easy entry second row seat feature which allows ready access to the third row seat. You may enter the third row seat: • through the passenger side rear door if your vehicle has a second row bench seat • through either rear door if your vehicle has second row bucket seats

Ensure that the second row seat is in the upright position in order to achieve optimum access to the third row.

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To minimize the risk of personal injury, the third row seat should not be left in the forward, stowed position while the vehicle is in motion. Please ensure that the seat is in the upright, fully latched position before putting the vehicle in motion. 1. Locate and lift seat control “3RD ROW ENTRY” to release seatback and cushion to flip toward the front seat. 2. After entering the seat, reverse this procedure; ensure that the latch tub and surrounding areas are clear. Foldingdownthethirdrowseat Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion. The seatback will latch into place. Pull the seat release lever to return the seatback into the upright seating position.

Removingthethirdrowseat From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the floor by inserting a key or small screwdriver through the hole in the boot of the detachable anchor. Then, press the release button to separate the detachable anchor from the anchor tongue.

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2. Before removing the seat, be sure that the detachable anchor tongue is stowed flat into the vehicle floor.

3. Use the black plastic clip (located just above the detachable anchor) to stow the loose seat belt.

• Pull the seat release lever located

on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion.

• The seatback will latch into place. 4. Lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the floor to release the floor latches. 5. While pulling up on the release bar, lift the seat up and out of the floor tubs and roll seat rearward. 6. With assistance, lift the seat out of the vehicle.

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Installingthethirdrowseat

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be placed in its original position. Improper installation of the seat will prevent

correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning label on the seat belt.

Before installing your third row seat, ensure that the detachable anchor tongues are stowed into the floor and the loose belts are stored out of the way. For proper latching, ensure that the floor tubs are clear of debris. From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. With assistance, lift the seat into the rear of the vehicle and position front rollers onto the track. By rolling the seat forward, guide the seat positioners over the front pins of the floor tubs. 2. Guide the positioners around each pin and lower the seat. • When the rear of the seat is 10–13 cm (4–5 in) above the rear pins,

let the seat drop. This will ensure that the seat will properly latch into the floor.

3. Locate the seat belt anchor tongue in the plastic housing on the floor. 4. Disconnect the detachable anchor from its stowage location and connect it to the anchor tongue (making sure that the label on the detachable anchor is pointing toward the outside of the vehicle (left side) and that the belts are not twisted or jammed). NOTE: Improper installation of the seat belt anchor will prevent correct use of the safety belt and could increase the risk or injury. 5. Insert the seat detachable anchor into detachable anchor tongue until you hear a “click” and feel the latch engage. 6. Push up on the seat to verify that it is latched into the floor. 7. Verify that the safety belts can move freely on either side of the seat.

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3rd row tip/stow feature The 3rd row seat has a tip/stow feature to increase cargo space without removing the seat from the vehicle. To put seat in tip/stow position: 1. Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion. 2. The seatback will latch into place.

3. To release the rear floor latches of the 3rd row seat, lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the floor to release the floor latches. 4. Lift back of seat up and hold.

5. Lift latch up and out of floor tub to upright position using the strap on the latch.

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6. Pull down support bar and push into floor latch.

To return seat to seating position: 1. Hold seat and pull support bar from floor latch. 2. Rotate support bar up under seat. 3. Rotate floor latch down into floor tub. 4. Lower the seat. When the rear of the seat is 10–13 cm (4–5 in) above the rear pins, let the seat drop. This will ensure that the seat will properly latch into the floor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. • Front seats

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

• Rear seats (if equipped)

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 The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in

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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. The safety belt system can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.

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. Whentousetheautomaticlockingmode • 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.

Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Front seats

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2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.

3. 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. Howtodisengagetheautomaticlockingmode

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

technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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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 outboard seat belt system 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.

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 pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened. The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

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

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

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

Lap belts Adjustingthelapbelt

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

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• 1st row and 3rd row (if equipped) center seating positions The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

• 2nd row center seating position (if equipped) The lap belt will adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue, and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it out again.

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

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Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

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

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

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

BeltMinder (if equipped) 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 purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time.

The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events”

36 700 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. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. “Belts are uncomfortable”

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.

“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds

“Seat belts don’t work”

“Traffic is light”

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

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

us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

“I have an air bag” 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”.

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

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.

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Onetimedisable 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/activatingtheBeltMinderfeature 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) • 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

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.

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. 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.

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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 flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds. 8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed by