2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

The autolamp/automatic dimming mirror is equipped with an automatic dimming feature. This feature will change from the normal state to the non-glare “active” state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will adjust automatically to minimize glare. The mirror will automatically return to the normal position whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position). This helps to ensure a bright clear view in the mirror when backing up.

AUTO

OFF

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

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.

AUTO

AUTO

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One touch down † Press AUTO completely down and

release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully.

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

AUTO

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.

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

MANUAL DOOR LOCKS The manual door lock knob is located above the inside door release handle for all four doors. † Push the knob forward to lock the door. † Pull back on the knob to unlock the door.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

POWER DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INHIBIT If the interior trim switch does not operate, see the Perimeter alarm system in this section for more details.

LIFTGATE An additional power door lock can be accessed by opening the liftgate. The button is located either on the top of the left-hand quarter trim panel underneath the rear window, or on the bottom of the left-hand quarter trim panel. Press this button to lock or unlock all the doors.

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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.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.

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

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

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(if equipped)

Heated outside mirrors R 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.

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

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: † Utility compartment with † Auxiliary power point † Cupholders † Tissue box holder

cassette/compact disc storage

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

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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 power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.

Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped) A second auxiliary power point is located on the rear side of the console. It is accessible from the rear seats.

Rear console features The rear console may incorporate the following features: † air vents † cupholders (will pull up with † rear power point

break away feature)

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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.

REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area. † To open the liftgate window,

press the control on the remote entry key fob or, with the liftgate unlocked, push the control button on the right side under the license plate lamp shield.

† To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the power door locks, the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield.

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving. If not, possible damage may occur to your vehicle. Always close liftgate window before opening liftgate. Liftgate glass and liftgate should never be open at the same time. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

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Make sure 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.

CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle. To install the cover: Push both ends of the cover into the depressions (right side first) in the trim panels behind the second row seat.

To reduce the risk of injuries, the cargo area

cover must be properly installed on the rear trim panels.

Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the

case of a sudden stop or collision.

The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed.

Cargo management system The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area.

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7 passenger stowage: 1. To open, lift the release handle and the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid.

5 passenger stowage: When the lid is open, it will stand up on its own. The lid can be detached from the vehicle and used as a knee pad (carpet side up) for changing a tire. 1. To open, lift the release handle and the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid.

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. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate and open the liftgate window without a key. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position. The liftgate glass features operate as long as the vehicle’s speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The panic feature operates with the key in the OFF or ACC 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.

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Unlocking the doors/liftgate Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate with the ignition OFF. Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.

Locking the doors/liftgate Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate. The doors and liftgate will lock and the lamps will flash once as long as all doors, liftgate, liftgate glass are closed (also includes hood on vehicles equipped with perimeter anti-theft). If any of these are ajar, the lamps will not flash. To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The doors will lock again, the lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp. If any of the doors or liftgate are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors.

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Opening the liftgate window Press the control to unlatch the liftgate window.

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. The personal panic alarm will cycle the horn and turn signals on/off, plus illuminate the interior lights. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.

Memory seat feature (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature. Press the control once to unlock the driver’s door. Pressing the control will automatically move the seat to the desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the transmitter being used).

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SET

Activatingthememoryseatfeature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat to the position you desire. 2. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 3. Within 5 five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s door panel to which you would like to associate with the seat and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired. Deactivatingthememoryseatfeature To deactivate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

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 the following factors: † Weather conditions † Nearby radio towers † Structures around the vehicle † 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 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.

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.

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To program the transmitters yourself: † Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 1 (LOCK) to 3 (ON) and cycle between 1 (LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 3 (ON) position. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.

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† 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 1 (LOCK) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s). The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the ON or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: † they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or † any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, you can: † lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate without using the key. † open the liftgate window. † disable/enable autolock. † arm and disarm the perimeter

alarm system (if equipped).

See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry code. The factory-set code is located: † On the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment, † Taped to the computer module, or † At your dealer. When using the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of each button in order to ensure a good activation.

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Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. Do not set a code that includes three of the same number or presents them in sequential order; these types of codes are easier to figure out. 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 the first personal code in favor of the new code. To exit, press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds to elapse since a button press occurred and the 5 digit keycode will be programmed.

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If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasingpersonalcode 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of step 1 and release. 3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for 2 seconds to erase the customer programmed keycode, within five seconds of step 2. The system will now only respond to the factory-set code.

Anti-scanfeature The anti-scan feature prevents repeated attempts at arriving at a valid key code. The system will ignore keypad presses for one minute if the user has pressed it 35 consecutive times without entering a valid code. This feature is to prevent unauthorized entry. During the anti-scan operation the keypad lamp will flash. Anti-scan will be turned off after: † one minute of keypad inactivity † the remote entry transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. † the ignition is turned to the ON position † a key turned to the UNLOCK position on the driver’s door (if the

vehicle is equipped with Perimeter Anti-Theft)

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Unlocking the doors and liftgate or the liftgate window with the keyless entry system The driver’s door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s). 1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks. 2. To unlock all the other door(s) and liftgate, press the 3/4 control within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door.

3. To open the liftgate window, enter the five-digit factory-set code, then press the 5/6 control within five seconds.

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Locking the doors and liftgate, press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time. This can be done only when the driver’s door is closed.

engine is running, the brake pedal is released, and

Autolock The autolock feature will lock all of the vehicle doors when: † all doors are closed † the engine is running and † you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion The autolock feature repeats when: † any door, liftgate or liftgate window is opened then closed while the † you put the vehicle in motion Deactivating/activatingautolock There are 3 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your dealer, the second with a power door unlock/lock sequence and the third with the keypad. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.

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Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete steps 1-5 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. 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 key pad procedure 1. Enter 5 digit entry code 2. Press and hold 7/8 control 3. Press and release 3/4 control 4. Release 7/8 control. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.

Smart unlock This feature prevents the driver’s door from locking while the key is in the ignition. This feature will unlock only the driver’s door if the key is in the ignition cylinder, the driver’s door is ajar and all doors are locked using the interior trim switch. If these conditions are met, the entire vehicle will lock and the driver’s door will unlock within 1 second.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Power door lock disable feature This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. This feature disables the power door locks and liftgate power door lock control if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed. Once the locks are disabled, they only become active when the perimeter alarm is disarmed or a door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is open. Deactivating/activatingpowerdoorlockdisablefeature 1. Verify that the alarm is not armed, the ignition is in the OFF position and all doors and windows are closed. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON, then press the UNLOCK button 3 times. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the UNLOCK button 3
times. 4. Turn the ignition key to RUN; the horn will chirp once to confirm programming mode is entered. 5. Press the UNLOCK button and then the LOCK button. The horn will chirp once to verify that the autolock feature has been disabled, or chirp twice to indicate the system has been enabled. 6. Turn ignition to OFF to exit programming. A horn chirp will follow if the state has been changed.

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Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and will chirp the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: † Open any door, liftgate or liftgate window and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.

† Press the remote entry lock

control (doors opened or closed).

When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your remote entry transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate window are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is still open. † Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (driver’s door must be closed).

There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes ARMED. Each door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is armed individually, and if any are open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20
second countdown. The parking lamps will flash once when all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate window are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown.

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Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: † Unlock the doors by using your

remote entry transmitter.

† Unlock the doors by using your

keyless entry pad.

† Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward † Turn ignition to ON.

the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.

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† Press the PANIC control on the remote entry transmitter. This will only shut off the horn and parking lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed.

† Press the liftgate window control on the remote entry transmitter. The liftgate and liftgate window are no longer armed, but the doors and hood are still armed. To disarm the doors and hood, press the liftgate power door lock control.

Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state. Triggeringtheanti-theftsystem The armed system will be triggered if: † Any door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is opened without using the

door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter.

SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The SecuriLocky 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.

THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the instrument panel.

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Controls and features † When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is functioning as a theft deterrent. † When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3

seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

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

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed approximately 15 seconds after switching the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position. The THEFT indicator on top of the instrument panel will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator 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. The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting: † Large metallic objects † Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase † A second key on the same key ring as the coded key

gasoline or similar items

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If any of these items are 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 Ford coded key. If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: † Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or † Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a 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 SecuriLocky 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 2
(ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 2 (ACC), insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (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 Front seat Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s front seats are 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.

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

event of a collision.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

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.

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

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

event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

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

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

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

Memory seat/easy entry/exit feature (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat 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 set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral. 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 Controls and features chapter. The easy entry/exit feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards slightly (if room is available) when the key is removed from the ignition. It will automatically move the seat forward to the original position when the key is inserted into the ignition.

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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.

Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: † Push control located on the seat † Push again to deactivate.

to activate.

The heated seat icon in the dual electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) will illuminate when activated.

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REAR SEATS

Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s rear 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.

Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they should be placed in the full down position before folding the seat back down.

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1. Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback. 2. Rotate the seatback downward into the load floor position. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard. The seat is now latched in the floor position.

To return the seat to the upright position: † Press downward on the upper corner of the seatback and hold. † Pull the release handle upward to † Rotate the seatback upward until

unlatch the seat.

the seatback latches in the upright position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position.

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To return the seat to the upright position: † Press downward on the upper corner of the seatback and hold. † Pull the release handle upward to unlatch the seat. † Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright

position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position.

Folding down the 40/20/40 rear seats 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 headrest clears the front seat. For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of the opening. 1. Locate handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door. 2. Pull the handle down and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard.

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To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Pull the handle down and lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position.

Adjustingthe2ndrowseatforE-ZEntry(ifequipped) The E-Z Entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat. To enter the 3rd row seat: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat. 2. Pull the handle all the way down until the seat releases from the floor and folds away.

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3. To return the seat to a seating position, flip the seat into the upright position. 4. Make sure the seat is latched to the floor.

To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the red access control lever up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat.

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.

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Foldingthemiddle2ndrowseat(Ifequipped) 1. Locate the lever on the side of the seatback. 2. Pull the lever up and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard.

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Pull the lever and lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position.

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Third row seat (if equipped)

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

3. Push the closeout panel forward over the space between the seats.

To put seat in upright position: 1. Pull back the slider panel on the seatback to release the closeout panel.

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2. Pull the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while lifting the seatback into the upright position. 3. The seatback will latch into place.

The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in both seating positions. For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints, refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of: † Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints. † Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. † Driver’s seat position sensor. † Front crash severity sensor. † Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. † Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. † The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights.

Howdoesthepersonalsafetysystemwork? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides

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information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Driverandpassengerdual-stageairbagsupplementalrestraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of air bag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag Supplemental Restraints section in this chapter. Frontcrashseveritysensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’sseatpositionsensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage air bag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. Frontsafetybeltusagesensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter.

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Frontsafetybeltpretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the air bags. Frontsafetybeltenergymanagementretractors The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter. DeterminingifthePersonalSafetySystemisoperational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning Light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: † The warning light will either flash or stay lit. † The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is † A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

turned on.

periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.

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

Safety restraints precautions

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

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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.

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.

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Energy management feature † This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management

feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. † This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all passenger seating positions 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.

Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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

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

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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 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. Vehiclesensitivemode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing 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 or more, the combination safety belts (where fitted) will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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.

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Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode † Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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

† 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 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, all passenger 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.

Lap belts

Adjustingthelapbelt

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

† 2nd row center seating

position — 60/40

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

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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 — 40/20/40

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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 pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and right 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. When the safety canopy system and the front airbags are activated, the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is properly buckled.

The driver and the right 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.

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Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front and second row outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button 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 safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

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

Safety belt 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 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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Conditionsofoperation 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 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 before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...

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...

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Then... The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

If... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the seat belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.

Then... The BeltMinder feature is activated - the seat belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6
seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until seat belt is buckled. The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

If... The driver’s seat belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The driver’s seat belt is buckled while the seat belt indicator light is illuminated and the seat belt warning chime is sounding... The driver’s seat 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 following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events”

“I’m not going far”

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”

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”.

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) 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, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.)

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.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

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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 three seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again. 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 tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), 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 Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Cleaning chapter.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity. This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles.

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system 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 or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

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

provided.

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

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.

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

Steps you can take 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

pedals comfortably.

position.

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.

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may

effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body

Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.

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Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. 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 longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the 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 of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front 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 (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying 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. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

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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air bags).

in this chapter.

The SRS consists of: † driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and † side air curtains (if equipped). Refer to Side air curtain system later † one or more impact and safing sensors. † a readiness light and tone. † 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.

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.

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Safety CanopyY system (if equipped)

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or

near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopyy. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopyy could injure you as it deploys from the headliner.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopyy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a

vehicle containing a Safety Canopyy. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety

Canopyy system is provided.

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopyy.

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HowdoestheSafetyCanopyY systemwork? The design and development of the Safety Canopyy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopyy). The Safety Canopyy system consists of the following: † An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one each side of the vehicle). † The headliner will flex to open † The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used † Two side crash sensors mounted at the base of the B-pillar (one on † Two side crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors † Roll over sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). The Safety Canopyy system, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the second or third row seats (if equipped). The Safety Canopyy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window openings. The Safety Canopyy system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to

above the side doors to allow Safety Canopyy deployment.

for the front airbags.

(one on each side).

each side).

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close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopyy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopyy is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopyy system will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopyy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events. The fact that the Safety Canopyy system did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The Safety Canopyy is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.

Several Safety Canopyy system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the Safety Canopyy system has deployed, the

Safety Canopyy will not function again. The Safety Canopyy system (including the A, B and C pillar trim) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If the Safety Canopyy is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

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Determiningifthesystemisoperational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation 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 (same light as for front air bag system) will either † The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is † A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

flash or stay lit.

turned on.

periodically until the problem and 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 or rollover event.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or 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 ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), 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.

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.

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

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? Typesofboosterseats 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 which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. 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.

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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions

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