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† † If your vehicle has a separate clock, (other than the digital radio display), the CLK control will not function in the above manner.

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AUTO

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10
seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed. Mutemode Press the MUTE control to mute the playing media. Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media.

CLK

EJ

MUTE

Premium AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio

SHUF

SCAN

DISC TUNE

SEEK

REW

FF

COMP

MUTE

EJ

LOAD

PUSH ON

AM FM

CD

BASS

BAL

SEL

TREB

FADE

MENU

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Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes.

AM FM

CD

AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FMselectinCDmode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

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Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

† Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

TuneadjustforCDmode † Press

to select the previous disc. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless shuffle mode is engaged.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs.

† Press

through the remaining discs.

to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward

Seekfunction The seek function works in radio or CD mode. Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. SEEK DOWN will display.

† Press

SEEK UP will display.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

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SeekfunctioninCDmode † Press

to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD player seeks to the beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing.

† Press

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scanfunction The scan function works in radio or CD mode.

Scanfunctioninradiomode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode. ScanfunctioninCDmode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2. 2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the listening band in individual increments. 3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

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4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

Autostore Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Startingautostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTOSET will flash in the display as the frequency band is scrolled through. 3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

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CDselect CD mode may be entered by pressing the CD control and the LOAD control. Load the CD into the audio system. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last. If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control (1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other loaded CDs. NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD present in the audio system. If the CD control is pressed followed by with a preset number and that particular slot is empty, NO CD will display and the system will begin the play the next available disc. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Displaydescription Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot (1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty, there is no CD in that particular slot. Load The load feature allows you to load single CDs into the player internal to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact discs should only be inserted into the player after the door has been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD control. Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens. Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD

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has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press preset 2. Autoload This feature allows you to autoload up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The CD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD is loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded. The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots. Eject Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD. You can choose which CD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player will eject the current CD. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF. Autoeject Press and momentarily hold the EJ control to engage auto eject. All CDs which are present in the player will be ejected one at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.

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Rewind The rewind control works in CD modes. Press and hold the REW control until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode. When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media. Fastforward The fast forward control works in CD modes. Press and hold the FF control until the desired selection is reached. If the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track on the first disc. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode. When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media. Shufflefeature Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed. The audio system will then engage the desired shuffle mode. When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK. SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the audio system. SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order. Compressionfeature The compression feature operates in CD mode and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.

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Bassadjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass. Trebleadjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of treble. Speakerbalanceadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the speakers. Speakerfadeadjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.

BASS

TREB

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

BAL

FADE

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

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MENU

Menumode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system. There are three sets of menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated. While in FM mode, two menus are available. If RDS is turned OFF, you can access the following: † SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock. † SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock. † RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature. If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following: † TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements. † FIND type-Refer to Program type. † SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature. † RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature. † SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock. † SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock. When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES or COMP ON/OFF. SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock. TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements. RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data System feature. FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and search for that selection. SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

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SEL

MENU

Trafficannouncements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements. When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play. When in FM mode and RDS is activated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read TRAFFIC ON. This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic announcements will be at the selected volume level. To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF. RDStrafficseekfeature When in traffic mode, you can use the SEEK feature to seek up or down the listenable traffic capable frequencies. With the RDS activated, press MENU until TRAFFIC ON is displayed. Press and hold the SEEK control until the desired selection is reached. The feature disengages when the control is released. RDStrafficscanfeature When in traffic mode, you can use the SCAN feature to scan up the frequency band for listenable traffic capable frequencies. With the RDS activated, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON is displayed. Press the SCAN control. SCAN TRAFFIC will display. The audio system will scan to all traffic capable frequencies. If no valid stations are found after one pass, the scan function is cancelled and NOT FOUND displays.

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SEL

MENU

Radiodatasystem(RDS)feature This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. To activate RDS: † When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. † Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections: Trafficannouncements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode. These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations. When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play. † Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed. † Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic announcements will be at the selected volume level. To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF. Traffic announcements not available in most U.S. markets.

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SEL

MENU

Programtype This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their program type. Press the MENU control until FIND program type is displayed. Use the SEL control to select the program type. With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN control to find the desired program type from the following selections: † Classic † Country † Info † Jazz † Oldies † R & B † Religious † Rock † Soft † Top 40
Show This feature allows you to select the type of RDS broadcast information the radio will regularly show in the display.

MENU

SEL

With RDS activated, press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed. Use the SEL control to select TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

MENU

SEL

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Mutemode Press the control to mute the playing media. Press the control again to return to the playing media.

Settingtheclock Press the MENU control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. (The menu mode must be engaged to enable clock mode). Use the SEL control to manually set the time. † Press † Press

hours/minutes.

to decrease

to increase

hours/minutes.

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Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.

Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care † Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. † Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. † Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole † Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. † Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

and turning the hub.

being played.

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Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area. Radioreceptionfactors Three factors can affect radio reception: † Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

† Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

† Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

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

turn signal.

signal.

Turn signal flasher reprogramming information During operation of the turn signals, if the lights flash faster or slower than the normal rate the vehicle has an electrical malfunction. The turn signal flasher can be reprogrammed by a dealer or qualified technician. The flasher may need to be reprogrammed if: † If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed † the ignition switch was not in the OFF position when the trailer tow

or

connector was disconnected.

When the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the turn signal flasher will recognize the additional lamps and will flash at the normal rate. The ignition switch must be in the OFF position before disconnecting the trailer tow connector to reset the flashers back to the factory-set speed. Failure to do this will result in the turn signals flashing faster indicating a burned out bulb.

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

ON

OFF

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

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

ON

OFF

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

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

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

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To set a higher set speed † Press and hold SET ACC. Release

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

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

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

To set a lower set speed † Press and hold COAST. Release

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

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

† Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC.

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

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To disengage speed control † Depress the brake pedal or

† Depress the clutch pedal (if

equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Fully depressing the clutch pedal may cause a flare in engine RPM as the throttle is returned to idle. This is normal.

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

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ON

OFF

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

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RSM

SET ACC

COAST

Indicator light This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake or clutch is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

SPEED CONT

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Activating overdrive

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

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

Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster.

O/D

ON/OFF

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O/D

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

(Overdrive) mode.

ON/OFF

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

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

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

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

COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The courtesy lamp lights when: † any door is opened. † the instrument panel dimmer

switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on.

† the remote entry controls are

pressed and the ignition is OFF.

The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. † Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

† Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down † Press AUTO completely down and

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

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

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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to lock all doors.

UNLOCK

LOCK

to adjust the left to adjust the right

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select mirror or mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: † Utility compartment with † Cupholders † Coin holder slots † Flip up armrest

cassette/compact disc storage

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

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CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo area shade (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with notches in the side trim panels that are used for a cargo area shade. See your dealer for more information.

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend the pickup box for longer loads. To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each side of the extender to release it from the pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate.

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4. Evenly push down on the extender and push the round knobs in on each side locking it in place. Green markings on the shaft indicate the locked position. The locking clip screws below the middle bar can be tightened counterclockwise for extra security. To stow the bed extender, follow steps one through four in reverse order. The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 46 kg (100 lbs.) on the tailgate. The bed extender should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use.

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To remove the bed extender: 1. Extend the bed extender. 2. Pull the round knobs on each side of the extender to unlock it. Make sure the locking clip screws are loose before removing the extender. 1. Press the locking clips below the middle bar on each side and lift the extender out of the channels on the “D” pillar. To install the bed extender, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and should be fully installed whenever possible. The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle. To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed. Refer to Tonneau cover care in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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To open the front panel: † Open the lock cover and unlock † Lift the panel to access items in

the front panel.

the pickup box near the cab.

The front panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup box. † To close, lower the panel down

on the pickup box.

Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the rear panel.

To open the rear panel: † Lower the tailgate. † Release the tension on two

retension straps by pushing the buttons on the straps and pulling. † Disconnect the two straps from the tiedowns inside the pickup box.

† Lift the rear panel to access items

in the pickup box.

pickup box.

To close the rear panel: † Lower the rear panel on the † Connect the two retension straps on the tiedowns and pull on the straps to tighten the panel to the pickup box.

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To stow the rear panel: † Before driving with the tonneau cover open, stow the rear panel. † Release four cylinder clips and remove two hydraulic cylinders from the pickup box and rear panel.

† Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it with the two straps on the front panel tiedowns.

† Pull the straps to tighten the rear

panel on to the front panel.

Failure to secure the rear panel could damage the tonneau cover or vehicle.

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The cargo divider is designed to divide your pickup box in half or rotate 90° to allow you full use of the pickup box. To rotate the cargo divider 90°: † Open front panel. † Pull the lower release lever out on each side of the cargo divider to unlatch from the pickup box. † Rotate the divider 90° parallel with the tonneau cover and secure it to the pickup box with the lower release levers.

To rotate the cargo divider back, follow the procedure in reverse order.

To remove the cargo divider: † Open the front panel. † Pull two release levers out on each side of the cargo divider from the pickup box and remove. For installation of the cargo divider, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

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To remove the tonneau cover: The tonneau cover needs to be supported during removal. This is a two person operation. † Remove the cargo divider, refer to To remove the cargo divider in this procedure.

panel.

† Open and support the front † Release four cylinder clips and remove the two hydraulic cylinders from the front panel. Close the front panel.

† Stow the rear panel on top of the front panel, refer to To stow the rear panel in this procedure. † Pull two release levers on the

underside of the tonnneau cover from the pickup box and remove the tonneau cover.

For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.

INTERIOR TONNEAU COVER RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

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To open the tonneau cover from the inside, pull the “T” shaped handle and push up on the tonneau cover panel. The material that the handle is made of will glow for hours in the darkness of the pickup box following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle is located on the tonneau cover panel.

Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves

in an open pickup box and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

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

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

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

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

transmitters to your dealer for programming, or

† Perform the programming

procedure yourself

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

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

† Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.

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

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

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Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: † they have been turned on with the dimmer control or † any door is open The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 45 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle, or

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

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

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

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1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3
(OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2
(LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. Within ten seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 20 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second). This step will program your new key to a coded key. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

Adjusting the front manual seat

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

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

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

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

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness.

REAR SEATS

Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright position.

Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.

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Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull seat assembly down, then raise seatback. To stow the seat, fold seat back down and raise seat assembly to the fully upright position.

Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

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

provided.

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

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

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

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

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

On four-door SuperCab vehicles, do not open the rear door when the rear seat belt is still buckled.

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

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

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

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

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

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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.

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The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. Whentousetheautomaticlockingmode † Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode † Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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

† Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

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Howtodisengagetheautomaticlockingmode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat belt system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that

the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against the body. The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckle assembly, pretensioner assembly with seat and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

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

a collision.

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Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. † Regular Cab and 4–door Super

Cab

† 2–door SuperCab

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

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

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

Lap belts Adjustingthefrontcenterseatlapbelt(ifequipped) The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

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

Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

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Adjustingtherearcenterfacingjumpseatlapbelt(ifequipped) The lap belt will adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue, and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it out again.

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

If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the procedure above. To unfasten the belt, push in the release button prior to opening the rear door.

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditionsofoperation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

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

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...

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If... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

Then... The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

Belt minder The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.

If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...

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

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

The Belt Minder feature will not activate.

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

36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.

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Reasons given... Consider... “Belts are uncomfortable”

We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

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

“Seat belts don’t work”

“Traffic is light”

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

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

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

“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40
times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

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

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

Onetimedisable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

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Deactivating/activatingthebeltminderfeature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: † The parking brake is set. † The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral † The ignition switch is in the OFF position. † All vehicle doors are closed. † The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled. † The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped

position (manual transmission).

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure).

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

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2
minutes.) † Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minder warning activation. 4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. † After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three

seconds.

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

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Minder if it is currently disabled.

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

seconds.

second for three seconds.

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

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenacne and Care section.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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PASSENGER AIRBAG

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

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

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

provided.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

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

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

Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat unless the passenger air bag is turned off.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: † Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the † Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

pedals comfortably.

position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

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

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

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Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant

seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger air bag is turned off. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts.

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The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

air bags),

The SRS consists of: † driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and † one or more impact and safing sensors, passenger air bag deactivation † a readiness light and tone,

switch and diagnostic monitor (RCM)

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† and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the passenger air bag deactivation switch, the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors).

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

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

flash or stay lit.

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

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

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles