2016 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

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November 2015 | Second Printing Owner’s Manual | Mustang Litho in U.S.A.

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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 2015

All rights reserved. Part Number: 10/2015 20151001205307

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Introduction About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts

Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications

Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Seatbelts Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime.............................................................30
Seatbelt Reminder........................................30
Child Restraint and Seatbelt

Maintenance................................................32
Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................33
Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation..................................34
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35
Front Passenger Sensing System............36

Side Airbags.....................................................38
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........40
Safety Canopy™ - Coupe...........................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41
Airbag Disposal...............................................42
Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................43
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote

Control............................................................47
MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................48
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................53
Interior Luggage Compartment

Release...........................................................57
Security Passive Anti-Theft System........................59
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60
Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Audio Control....................................................61
Voice Control...................................................62
Cruise Control..................................................62
Information Display Control.......................62
Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................63

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Autowipers.......................................................63
Windshield Washers.....................................64
Lighting General Information......................................65
Lighting Control..............................................65
Autolamps........................................................66
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................67
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................67
Daytime Running Lamps............................68
Front Fog Lamps............................................68
Direction Indicators.......................................69
Welcome Lighting..........................................69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
Ambient Lighting...........................................69
Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................70
Global Opening...............................................70
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71
Interior Mirror....................................................72
Sun Visors..........................................................73
Instrument Cluster Gauges................................................................74
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................76
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............79
Information Displays General Information.....................................80
Information Messages.................................88
Climate Control Manual Climate Control..............................99
Automatic Climate Control.......................101
Hints on Controlling the Interior

Climate.........................................................102
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................105
Cabin Air Filter...............................................105

Remote Start.................................................106
Seats Sitting in the Correct Position..................107
Head Restraints.............................................107
Manual Seats.................................................109
Power Seats...................................................109
Memory Function..........................................110
Rear Seats.........................................................111
Climate Controlled Seats...........................112
Universal Garage Door

Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener.................113
Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points.................................117
Storage Compartments Center Console...............................................118
Glasses Holder...............................................118
Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information.....................................119
Keyless Starting.............................................119
Steering Wheel Lock...................................120
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................120
Engine Block Heater.....................................122
Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions.......................................124
Fuel Quality.....................................................125
Running Out of Fuel.....................................125
Refueling..........................................................126
Fuel Consumption........................................128
Emission Control System..........................129

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Transmission Manual Transmission..................................132
Automatic Transmission............................134
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential.............................138
Brakes General Information....................................139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................139
Parking Brake.................................................139
Hill Start Assist.............................................140
Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................142
Using Traction Control................................142
Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................143
Using Stability Control...............................144
Parking Aids Principle of Operation.................................147
Rear Parking Aid............................................147
Rear View Camera.......................................148
Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................152
Using Cruise Control....................................152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................153
Driving Aids Blind Spot Information System..............160
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................162
Steering............................................................165
Collision Warning System.........................166
Drive Control..................................................168

Load Carrying Load Limit.........................................................171
Towing Towing a Trailer..............................................178
Recommended Towing Weights.............179
Essential Towing Checks..........................180
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......182
Convertible Top Opening the Convertible Top...................184
Closing the Convertible Top.....................185
Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................187
Economical Driving......................................187
Driving Through Water................................187
Floor Mats.......................................................188
Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance..................................190
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................191
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................191
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................192
Post-Crash Alert System...........................194
Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need...............195
In California (U.S. Only).............................196
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only).......................197

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only)........................198

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada........................................................198

Ordering Additional Owner's

Literature.....................................................199

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

Only)............................................................200

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Reporting Safety Defects (Canada

Only)............................................................200
Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................202
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L

EcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................214
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................215
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................216
Engine Oil Check...........................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Manual Transmission Fluid Check..........221
Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check.............................................................221
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................221
Power Steering Fluid Check......................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Fuel Filter.........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................224
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................224
Changing a Bulb...........................................226
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Vehicle Care General Information...................................230
Cleaning Products.......................................230
Cleaning the Exterior..................................230
Waxing..............................................................231
Cleaning the Engine....................................232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper

Blades..........................................................232

Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens........................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................234
Vehicle Storage.............................................235
Cleaning the Convertible Top..................237
Wheels and Tires Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................238
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Summer Tires...................................259
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264
Driving at High Speed................................269
Technical Specifications...........................270
Capacities and Specific-

Engine Specifications - 2.3L

ations EcoBoost™.................................................271
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................271
Engine Specifications - 5.0L....................272
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™......273
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................274
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L..............................275
Vehicle Identification Number................276
Vehicle Certification Label........................277
Transmission Code Designation.............277
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L

EcoBoost™................................................278
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....282
Capacities and Specifications -

5.0L..............................................................286
Audio System General Information....................................291
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/

SYNC/Satellite Radio............................292

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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/

FM/CD.........................................................295
Digital Radio..................................................296
Satellite Radio..............................................298
USB Port..........................................................301
Media Hub.......................................................301
SYNC™ General Information...................................302
Using Voice Recognition...........................304
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........306
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......318
Using SYNC™ With Your Media

Player............................................................323
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................332
Accessories Accessories....................................................340
Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Extended Service Plan (ESP).................342
Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......344
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........347
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance.............................................350
Scheduled Maintenance Record............352
Appendices End User License Agreement..................362
Type Approvals............................................383

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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 your vehicle, 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 they 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.

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

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Child safety door lock or unlock

Fuse compartment

Child seat lower anchor

Hazard warning flashers

Child seat tether anchor

Heated rear window

Cruise control

Heated windshield

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Interior luggage compartment release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Engine coolant temperature

Lighting control

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

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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 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 302). 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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling;

and

• Where the driver was positioning

the steering wheel.

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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 302). 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 302).

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For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as to access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com. 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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS

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. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. 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.

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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. 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 your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers, see the Warranty Guide provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Additional Warranty Information Your vehicle carries the same warranty as other Ford models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Warranty Guide. You can obtain warranty service for your vehicle at any authorized dealer nationwide. We design and build our vehicles for our customers to drive as delivered from the factory. The Ford Warranty Guide discusses vehicle use and the installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage. See the Ford Warranty Guide for complete information.

Using your vehicle on a dedicated road course may result in degraded function and failure of major systems such as the engine, transmission and rear axle due to the overheating of these systems. If you intend to use your vehicle on a dedicated road course, we suggest that you equip your vehicle with racing-type coolers to protect these three systems. In addition, if the vehicle is subjected to dedicated road course use, we recommend the following vehicle durability maintenance: • Change your axle lubricant and friction modifier after the initial (first) hour of high-speed operation; thereafter change the axle lubricant and friction modifier every 12 hours (under these conditions).

• Change your transmission oil after each event where your vehicle is subjected to individual on-track sessions exceeding 15 minutes.

• Change your engine oil and filter after

each event.

Additionally, perform a multi-point inspection on items specified in the scheduled maintenance section of this owner guide before and after dedicated road course use. See General Maintenance Information (page 344). See the vehicle service manual for removal and installation procedures. Replace with Genuine Ford and Motorcraft™ service parts as needed. These actions may not necessarily protect your powertrain from damage in dedicated road course use. Subjecting your vehicle to dedicated road course use even with these proposed precautions may render repairs non-reimbursable under the warranty.

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Special Instructions

WARNINGS

You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should never be placed in front of an active

passenger airbag.

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools. Installing a non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty may not cover damage caused by any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can

enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that 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.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

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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 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and

WARNINGS

consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. 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.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Child size, height, weight, or age

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).

Recommended restraint

type

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 RESTRAINTS 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 36).

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• Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position.

• Put the seatbelt in the automatic

locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.

1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18
kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the

rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block

access to certain seatbelt 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 seatbelt 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. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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. This vehicle does not require the use of 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.

3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt

portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

4.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS

Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to

hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block

access to certain seatbelt 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 center of the rear seat is not designed as a seating position and is not equipped with seatbelts. The LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center. Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

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 seatbelts to attach the child seat,

8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat

is equipped).

10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

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Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the seatbelt 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 seatbelt, 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):

however the seatbelt 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.

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 seatback 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.

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Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: For coupe: 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 tether strap over the top of

the seatback.

4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as

shown.

5. 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, we also recommend its use.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. For convertible: Note: For easier access, attach the tether with the convertible top up. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap

over the top of the seatback.

2. Locate the correct anchor for the

selected seating position.

3. Open the tether anchor cover.

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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:

2. Access the tether anchors located

behind the seatback.

3. Remove the tether anchor cap. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor. 5. Tighten the child safety seat tether

strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use.

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• 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?

•

• 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.

• 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

Backless booster seats

• If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.

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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 RESTRAINT 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

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WARNINGS

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 warnings provided by your vehicle

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WARNINGS

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

WARNINGS

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.

of injury or death in a crash. Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Use any attachment method as indicated below by X

Restraint

Type

Combined weight of child and child seat

LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)

LATCH (lower anchors only)

Safety belt

and top tether anchor

Safety belt

only

Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)

Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Rear facing child seat Rear facing child seat Forward facing

child seat Forward facing

Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)

child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 107).

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot

protect the child from injury in a crash.

All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even

when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. 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.

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.

The center of the rear seat is not designed as a seating position and is not equipped with safety belts. The LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center. Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

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. • • Safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions. Belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position. · Safety belt warning light and chime.

•

· Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.

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Coupe

Recaro

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 SEATBELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. A web guide is included on the outboard side of the front seats. Depending on occupant size and seating position, you may need to route the belt through the guide for a proper fit. If the seatbelt does not route across the middle of the shoulder, route the belt through the web guide. Convertible

Recaro SVT

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2. To unfasten, press the release button

and remove the tongue from the buckle.

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING

Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the seatbelt properly fastened. The lap portion of

the seatbelt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the seatbelt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure.

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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Pregnant women should always wear their seatbelt. 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. Seatbelt Locking Modes

WARNINGS

After any vehicle crash, the seatbelt 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 seatbelts should be checked for proper function.

The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seatbelt assembly automatic locking retractor

feature or any other seatbelt 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 and have vehicle sensitive locking mode. In addition, the front outboard passenger and rear seat seatbelts have the automatic locking mode. 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 seatbelts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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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 seatbelt. 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 15). 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. Seatbelt 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 seatbelt.

If the seatbelt is too short when fully extended, a seatbelt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.

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Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the seatbelt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the seatbelt extension only if the seatbelt is too short for you when fully extended.

Conditions of operation

SEATBELT 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.

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.

SEATBELT REMINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled.

The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place in the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on.

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If...

Then...

You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the

ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse

after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.

You or the front seat passenger do not

buckle your safety belts before your vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition

on...

The 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 safety belt for the driver or front

passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph

(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature

WARNING

While the system allows you to deactivate it, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle.

Note: The driver and front passenger warnings switch on and off independently. When you perform this procedure for one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if you have previously disabled the Belt-Minder, it will be re-enabled during the use of MyKey. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the programming procedure.

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Before following the procedure, make sure that: • •

The parking brake is set. The transmission is in park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission). The ignition is off. The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.

• •

1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the

vehicle.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light

turns off (about one minute). After Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds before proceeding with Step 3. Once you start Step 3, you must complete the procedure within 30 seconds.

3. For the seating position you are

switching off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the safety belt warning light turns on.

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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.

•

•

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT 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 230).

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How Does the Personal Safety System Work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of the safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the restraints control module. During a crash, the restraints control module may deploy the safety belt pretensioners, one or both stages of the dual-stage airbags based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

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 airbag-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. The Vehicle Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag

supplemental restraints. Front seat outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors.

• Driver seat position sensor. • • Passenger airbag off and on indicator

Front passenger sensing system.

lamp. Front crash severity sensors.

• • Restraints control module with impact

and safing sensors.

• Restraint system warning light and

backup tone. The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensors, safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system and indicator lights.

•

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The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal. The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag 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 (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. 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 airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of