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October 2014
Second Printing Owner’s Manual Fusion Litho in U.S.A.FE5J 19A321 AB
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2014
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Table of Contents
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........41
Side Curtain Airbags......................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Airbag Disposal...............................................44
Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................45
Remote Control..............................................45
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................51
MyKey™ Principle of Operation...................................52
Creating a MyKey............................................53
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................56
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56
Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................58
Keyless Entry....................................................62
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease..........................................................64
Security Passive Anti-Theft System........................66
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................68
Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................69
Audio Control..................................................69
Voice Control...................................................70
Cruise Control..................................................70
Information Display Control.......................70
Heated Steering Wheel.................................71Introduction About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................12
Child Safety General Information.......................................13
Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Child Safety Locks..........................................25
Safety Belts Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................32
Safety Belt Minder.........................................33
Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance................................................34
Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................35
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37
Front Passenger Sensing System............38
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Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles
With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................121
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles
With: Sony Audio System......................123
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................125
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................127
Cabin Air Filter................................................127
Remote Start..................................................128
Seats Sitting in the Correct Position..................129
Head Restraints.............................................129
Manual Seats..................................................131
Power Seats.....................................................131
Memory Function..........................................133
Rear Seats.......................................................135
Heated Seats.................................................136
Climate Controlled Seats..........................136
Rear Seat Armrest........................................137
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............138
Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................142
Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................144
Overhead Console.......................................144
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................145
Ignition Switch...............................................145
Keyless Starting............................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................146
Engine Block Heater....................................149Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................72
Autowipers........................................................72
Windshield Washers......................................73
Lighting General Information......................................75
Lighting Control...............................................75
Autolamps........................................................76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................77
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................77
Daytime Running Lamps.............................78
Automatic High Beam Control..................78
Front Fog Lamps............................................80
Direction Indicators.......................................80
Interior Lamps.................................................80
Ambient Lighting.............................................81
Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................82
Global Opening and Closing......................83
Exterior Mirrors................................................83
Interior Mirror...................................................84
Sun Visors.........................................................85
Moonroof..........................................................85
Instrument Cluster Gauges...............................................................87
Warning Lamps and Indicators................89
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............93
Information Displays General Information.....................................94
Information Messages...............................104
Climate Control Manual Climate Control.............................118
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display.............119
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Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................151
Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions.......................................153
Fuel Quality....................................................154
Running Out of Fuel.....................................155
Refueling..........................................................157
Fuel Consumption.......................................158
Emission Control System..........................159
Transmission Automatic Transmission............................162
All-Wheel Drive Using All-Wheel Drive................................166
Brakes General Information......................................171
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................171
Electric Parking Brake...................................171
Hill Start Assist..............................................174
Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Traction Control................................176
Stability Control Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Stability Control................................177
Parking Aids Parking Aid......................................................178
Active Park Assist.........................................180
Rear View Camera.......................................184Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................187
Using Cruise Control....................................187
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................188
Driving Aids Driver Alert......................................................194
Lane Keeping System.................................195
Blind Spot Information System..............199
Steering...........................................................203
Collision Warning System........................204
Load Carrying Load Limit.......................................................207
Towing Towing a Trailer..............................................215
Recommended Towing Weights............216
Essential Towing Checks............................217
Towing Points.................................................219
Transporting the Vehicle............................219
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......220
Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................221
Economical Driving......................................221
Driving Through Water................................221
Floor Mats.......................................................222
Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance..................................224
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................225
Fuel Shutoff...................................................225
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................226
Post-Crash Alert System..........................228
Spinout Detection.......................................228
Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need...............229Fusion (CC7) Canada/United States of America, enUSA
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Adjusting the Headlamps........................256
Removing a Headlamp.............................258
Changing a Bulb...........................................259
Bulb Specification Chart...........................262
Changing the Engine Air Filter................264
Vehicle Care General Information...................................265
Cleaning Products.......................................265
Cleaning the Exterior..................................265
Waxing.............................................................266
Cleaning the Engine...................................266
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................267
Cleaning the Interior...................................267
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................267
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............269
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................269
Vehicle Storage............................................269
Wheels and Tires Temporary Mobility Kit...............................272
Tire Care..........................................................284
Using Snow Chains.....................................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........300
Changing a Road Wheel...........................303
Technical Specifications..........................309
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications...................................311
Motorcraft Parts.............................................311
Vehicle Identification Number.................313
Vehicle Certification Label........................313
Transmission Code Designation.............314
Technical Specifications............................314In California (U.S. Only)............................230
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................231
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................231
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................232
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................233
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................233
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................234
Fuses Fuse Specification Chart...........................235
Changing a Fuse..........................................244
Maintenance General Information...................................245
Opening and Closing the Hood..............245
Under Hood Overview - 1.5LEcoBoost™................................................247
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................248
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5LEcoBoost™...............................................249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L...............................................................250
Engine Oil Check..........................................250
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................250
Engine Coolant Check.................................251
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................253
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................254
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................254
Washer Fluid Check....................................254
Fuel Filter........................................................254
Changing the 12V Battery.........................254
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................256
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Extended Service Plan
(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)................460
Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......462
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........465
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................468
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........470Audio System General Information....................................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD...........................................................321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD..................................................................323
Digital Radio..................................................326
Satellite Radio..............................................329
Audio Input Jack............................................331
USB Port..........................................................332
Media Hub......................................................332
SYNC™ General Information...................................333
Using Voice Recognition...........................335
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............337
SYNC™ Applications and Services......348
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................355
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................363
MyFord Touch™ General Information....................................372
Settings............................................................381
Entertainment...............................................391
Phone..............................................................409
Information.....................................................414
Climate............................................................423
Navigation.......................................................427
Accessories Accessories....................................................436
Appendices End User License Agreement.................438Fusion (CC7) Canada/United States of America, enUSA
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Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
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Right-hand side. Left-hand side.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Child safety door lock or unlock
Fuel pump reset
Child seat lower anchor
Fuse compartment
Child seat tether anchor
Hazard warning flashers
Cruise control
Heated rear window
Do not open when hot
Heated windshield
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Interior luggage compartment release
Jack
Engine coolant temperature
Keep out of reach of children
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 333). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
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and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911
Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911
Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 333). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™ (page 333).10
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REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
FORD CREDIT (U.S. Only) Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000
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enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings.
Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. See Supplementary Restraints System (page 36).
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can
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Child Safety
WARNINGS
is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.
GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child
Child size, height, weight, or age
Recommended restraint
type
Infants or toddlers
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Small children
Larger children
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80
lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and
chest, and seat back
upright.
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Child Seats
•
You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 38).
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• Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic
locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. Standard safety belts
1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18
kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder BeltsWARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.
Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for
that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•
•
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2. After positioning the child safety seat
in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.
5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
4.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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Inflatable safety belts
1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.
8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will provide extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).
10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
4.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
Note: Unlike the standard safety belt, the inflatable safety belt's unique lap portion locks the child seat for installation. The ability for the shoulder portion of the belt to move freely is normal, even after the lap belt has been put into the automatic locking mode. Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances, these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with safety belt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the lap portion of the inflatable safety belt and pull upward until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling down on the lap belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining
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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to
hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat.
slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped).
10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician.
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Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (28
centimeters) center to center. Do notuse LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol.
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.
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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of
the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):
Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If needed, the head restraints can also be removed.
2. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position, then open the tether anchor cover.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as
shown.
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4. Tighten the child safety seat tether
strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING
Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:
• Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?
• Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the
hips? Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
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• Can the child stay seated like this for
the whole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. Types of Booster Seats
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Backless booster seats
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If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.
• High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.
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WARNINGS
warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood
of injury or death in a crash.
Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it
reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and
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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
Type
Combined weight of child and child seat
LATCH (lower anchors only)
Safety belt
and top tether anchor
LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
Safety belt
only
Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
Rear facing child seat Rear facing child seat Forward facing
child seat Forward facing
Up to 65 lb
(29 kg) Over 65 lb (29 kg)
Up to 65 lb
(29 kg)
Over 65 lb (29 kg)
child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 129). CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
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Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
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WARNINGS
When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.
Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn
a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.
All seating positions in your vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. The safety belt system consists of: lap and shoulder safety belts. • shoulder safety belt with automatic • locking mode, (except driver safety belt). height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions. safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions. belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position.
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Safety belt warning light and chime.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash.
All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety
belt.
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.
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2. To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy
WARNING
Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of
the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure.
• Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator.
The safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the safety belt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The pretensioners may also activate when a side curtain airbag is deployed. FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS Standard belts shown, inflatable belts similar The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
1.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.
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Vehicle Sensitive Mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 13). How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode Non-inflatable safety belts
Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.
Belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature
or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the vehicle sensitive locking mode. The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both the vehicle sensitive locking mode and the automatic locking mode.
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How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Rear Inflatable Safety Belt (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the rear inflatable safety belt.
The rear inflatable safety belts are fitted in the shoulder portion of the safety belts of the second-row outboard seating positions. Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with most infant and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster seats when properly installed. This is because they are designed to fill with a cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional airbags. After inflation, the shoulder portion of the safety belt remains cool to the touch. The rear inflatable safety belt consists of the following: • An inflatable bag located in the
shoulder safety belt webbing. Lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front safety belts. Impact sensors located in various parts of the vehicle.
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is pulled out. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
Rear outboard inflatable safety belts (second row only–if equipped)
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt and
pull upward until the entire belt is pulled out.
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.
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WARNING
If the rear inflatable safety belt has deployed, it will not function again. The rear inflatable safety belt system must be replaced by an authorized dealer.
The rear inflatable safety belts are designed to inflate in frontal or near-frontal crashes and some side impact crashes. The fact that the rear inflatable safety belt did not inflate in a crash does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Safety Belt Extension Assembly
WARNINGS
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Do not use extensions with an inflatable safety belt.
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.
How does the rear inflatable safety belt system work? The rear inflatable safety belts will function like standard restraints in everyday usage.
During a crash of sufficient force, the inflatable belt will inflate from inside the webbing.
The fully inflated belt's increased diameter more effectively holds the occupant in the appropriate seating position, and spreads crash forces over more area of the body than regular safety belts. This helps reduce pressure on the chest and helps control head and neck motion for passengers.
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SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure
to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height: 1. Pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on.
Conditions of operation
If...
Then...
The driver's safety belt is not buckled
before the ignition switch is turned to the
on position...
The driver's safety belt is buckled while the
indicator light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...
The safety belt warning light illuminates 1- 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds
4-8 seconds.
The safety belt warning light and warning
chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-
tion...
The safety belt warning light and indicator
chime remain off.
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SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled.
The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid the system turning on the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place on the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on.
If...
Then...
You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... You or the front seat passenger do not buckle your safety belts before your vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...The safety belt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts. The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts.
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4. While the safety belt warning light is
on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation. This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on. This will switch the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off.
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CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a crash should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle Care (page 265).
Deactivating and Activating the
