2000 ford focus owner guide

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ContentsBefore drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 6Controls and features 19Seating and safety restraints 77Starting and drivingStarting 121Driving 128Roadside emergencies 157ServicingMaintenance and care 182Capacities and specifications 252Customer assistance 261Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 272Index 273

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system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from Ford Motor Company.Copyright E 2000 Ford Motor CompanyIntroductionICONSIndicates a safety alert. Read thefollowing section on Warnings.Indicates that vehicle informationrelated to recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of waste,

cleaning and lubrication materialsare significant steps towardsprotecting the environment.Indicates a message regarding childsafety restraints. Refer to Seatingand safety restraints for moreinformation.Indicates that this Owner Guidecontains information on thissubject. Please refer to the Indexto locate the appropriate section

which will provide you moreinformation.2IntroductionWARNINGSProvide information which mayreduce the risk of personal injuryand prevent possible damage toothers, your vehicle and itsequipment.BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLEThere are no particular breakinginrules for your vehicle. During thefirst 1 600 km (1 000 miles) ofdriving, vary speeds frequently.This is necessary to give themoving parts a chance to break in.


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If possible, you should avoid fulluse of the brakes for the first1 600 km (1 000 miles).INFORMATION ABOUT THISGUIDEThe information found in this guidewas in effect at the time of printing.Ford may change the contents

without notice and withoutincurring obligation.3IntroductionVehicle symbol glossaryThese are some of the symbols youmay have on your vehicle.Safety Alert See Owner's GuideFasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side Child SeatChild Seat Installation Child Seat TetherWarning Anchorage

Brake System AntiLock Brake SystemBrake Fluid - Traction ControlNonPetroleum BasedMaster Lighting Switch Hazard Warning FlasherFog Lamps - Front Fuse CompartmentFuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/WipeWindshield Rear WindowDefrost/Demist Defrost/DemistPower Windows Power Window LockoutFront/Rear4IntroductionVehicle symbol glossaryChild Safety Door Panic AlarmLock/UnlockEngine Oil Engine CoolantEngine Coolant Do Not Open When HotTemperatureBattery Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or SparksBattery Acid Explosive GasFan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Emission SystemLevelEngine Air Filter Passenger Compartment

Air FilterJack5InstrumentationPage 19-20Headlamp controlPage 21Panel dimmercontrol

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Directionindicators/high beamPage 8-18InstrumentclusterPage 55Wiper lever

Page 56-59Speed controlPage 159-167Fuse panel6Page 54Steering wheeladjustmentPage 53Ignition switchInstrumentationPage 32

Hazard flasherPage 73

Antitheft systemcontrol lightPage 33-53Electronic sound systemPage 24-31Climate controlsPage 32Rear window defrostcontrolPage 30

Air conditioning/Recirculated air control7InstrumentationINSTRUMENT CLUSTERWARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESCheck engineYour vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors theengine's emission control system.

This system is commonly known asthe On Board Diagnostics System(OBD II). This OBD II systemprotects the environment byensuring that your vehiclecontinues to meet governmentemission standards. The OBD IIsystem also assists the servicetechnician in properly servicingyour vehicle.8Instrumentation

The Check engine indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is firstturned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. If it comes on after theengine is started, one of the


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engine's emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The lightmay illuminate without adriveability concern being noted.The vehicle will usually bedriveable and will not requiretowing.What you should do if the check

engine light il luminatesLight turns on solid:This means that the OBD II systemhas detected a malfunction.Temporary malfunctions may causeyour Check engine light toilluminate. Examples are:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.(The engine may misfire or runpoorly).2. Poor fuel quality or water in the

fuel.3. The fuel cap may not have beenproperly installed and securelytightened.These temporary malfunctions canbe corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/orproperly installing and securelytightening the gas cap. After threedrive cycles without these or anyother temporary malfunctionspresent, the Check engine lightshould turn off. (A driving cycleconsists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highwaydriving). No additional vehicleservice is required.9InstrumentationIf the Check engine light remainson, have your vehicle serviced atthe first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:Engine misfire is occurring whichcould damage your catalyticconverter. You should drive in amoderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced at thefirst available opportunity.Under engine misfireconditions, excessiveexhaust temperatures could

damage the catalytic converter,the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehiclecomponents, possibly causing afire.


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Multi-function: Automatictransaxle/cooling system(On Zetec or automatictransaxle vehicles only)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition and the engine is off. If thelight illuminates while driving, have

your vehicle serviced.10InstrumentationAir bag readinessMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately.Doors ajarIlluminates when the ignition is inthe ON or START position and any

door or the luggage compartment isopen.Turn signalIlluminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burnedoutturn signal bulb. Refer to Exteriorbulbs in the Maintenance andcare chapter.High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.11InstrumentationSafety beltMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.Charging systemIlluminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service.Engine oil pressureIlluminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safelypossible and switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil leveland add oil if needed. Refer to theMaintenance and care chapter.


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Low fuel level warning lightWhen the warning light illuminates,refuel as soon as possible.12InstrumentationBrake system warningMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition and the engine is off. If

brake warning lamp does notilluminate at this time, seek serviceimmediately. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illumination after releasing theparking brake indicates low brakefluid level or ABS (if equipped)failure and the brake system shouldbe serviced immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition and the engine is off. If thelight remains on, continues to flashor fails to illuminate, have thesystem serviced immediately. Withthe ABS light on, the antilockbrake system is disabled andnormal braking is still effectiveunless the brake warning light alsoremains illuminated with parkingbrake released.13InstrumentationSpeed control(if equipped)Illuminates when the speed controlsystem is switched on. Refer toSpeed control in the Controls andfeatures chapter.Upshift (if equipped)Illuminates when it is best to shift

to the next highest manualtransaxle gear for the maximumfuel economy.O/D off (if equipped)Illuminates when the transaxlecontrol switch has been pushed.When the light is on, the transaxledoes not switch into overdrive.14InstrumentationHeadlamps on warning chimeSounds when the headlamps or

parking lamps are on, the ignition isoff (and the key is not in theignition) and the driver's door isopened.Safety belt warning chime


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Chimes to remind you to fastenyour safety belts.For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chimeFor information on the SRS

warning chime, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.Key-in-ignition warning chimeSounds when the key is left in theOFF/LOCK, ACC or ON positionand the driver's door is opened.Gearshift warning chime(automatic transaxle only)Sounds when the gearshift lever isnot in P (Park) and the driver'sdoor is opened.

15InstrumentationINSTRUMENT CLUSTERGAUGESTemperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area. If it entersthe red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, switch offthe engine immediately and let theengine cool. Refer to Enginecoolant in the Maintenance andcare chapter.Never remove the coolantreservoir cap while theengine is running or hot.16InstrumentationThis gauge indicates thetemperature of the engine coolant,

not the coolant level. If the coolantis not at its proper level the gaugeindication will not be accurate. Ifthe gauge enters the red sectionand the multifunction warninglight illuminates, refer to What youshould know about failsafecooling in the Maintenance andcare chapter.Never remove the coolantreservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.Tachometer (if equipped)Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometer


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pointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine.17InstrumentationSpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.OdometerRegisters the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.

TripmeterRegisters the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To resetdepress the control.Fuel gaugeDisplays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position while

the vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a small amount of reservefuel in the tank. When refueling thevehicle from empty indication, theamount of fuel that can be addedwill be less than the advertisedcapacity due to the reserve fuel.If the key is not in the OFF positionwhen you refuel the vehicle, thefuel gauge will not indicate the newvolume until the ignition is turnedOFF and then ON.18TripmeterOdometerReset controlControls and featuresHEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second

position to also turn on theheadlamps.Fog lights (if equipped)Switch on the headlamps andpull out the control switch oneposition.Fog lights do not operate whenhigh beams are activated.19Controls and featuresThe control light will illuminatewhen the fog lights are in use. The

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Turns the headlamps on. Toactivate: The engine must be running and The headlamp control is in theOFF or parking lamps position.The Daytime Running Light(DRL) system will notilluminate the tail lamps and

parking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision.High beamsPull toward you to activate. Todeactivate, pull the lever towardyou again.Flash to passPull the lever slightly toward youand release to deactivate.20Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROLThis can be adjusted to vary theintensity of the panel lighting.Operates only when the exteriorlights are switched on.REMOTE LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT RELEASE(if equipped)To open the luggage compartment,press the control.The control does not function if thevehicle is traveling faster than7 km/h (4 mph).If the vehicle is equipped withcentral locks and all the doors arelocked, the control does notfunction.Interior luggage compartmentrelease (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with amechanical interior luggage

compartment release handle thatprovides a means of escape forchildren and adults in the eventthey become trapped inside theluggage compartment.

All drivers are advised to familiarizethemselves with the operation andlocation of the release handle.21Controls and featuresTo open the luggage compartmentdoor (lid) from the inside, pull the

illuminated T" shaped handle andpush open the door (lid). Thematerial the handle is made of wil lglow in the darkness of the luggagecompartment following a brief


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exposure to ambient light.The T" shaped handle will belocated either on the luggagecompartment door (lid) or insidethe luggage compartment near thetail lamps.Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment

locked and keep keys out of achild's reach. Unsupervisedchildren could lock themselves inan open trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not toplay in vehicles.22Controls and featuresOn hot days, thetemperature in the trunkcan rise very quickly and causeinjury or death to any living thing

(animal, small child) entrapped inthe trunk.Sedans may be equipped with glowin the dark unlocking controls,which allow a means of escape byexiting through the folding rearseatback.These are located near the upperfront edge of the decklid opening,on each side of the opening.Pull one or both of the unlockingcontrols and push the rear seatbackforward.23Controls and featuresCLIMATE CONTROLSHeater only systemFan speed controlControls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.Temperature controlControls the temperature of the

airflow inside the vehicle. The aircannot be cooled below the outsidetemperature.Mode selector controlControls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle.Selecting a position part waybetween modes will distribute theair accordingly.24Controls and features(Panel) Distributes outside air

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outside air through the instrumentpanel registers and the floor ducts.(Floor) Allows for maximumheating. Distributes outside airthrough the floor ducts. (Floor and defrost)Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster ducts and thefloor ducts. (Defrost) Distributes outsideair through the windshielddefroster ducts. It can be used toclear ice or fog from the windshield.For maximum defrost performance,set the temperature control to fullhot and fan speed to 4.Recirculated air controlPress the switch to toggle between

outside air and recirculated air. Thecontrol light in the switchilluminates when the recirculatedair function is activated.This mode should be used toreduce undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.25Controls and featuresOperating Tips In humid weather, select (Defrost) before driving. This wil lhelp to reduce fogging on yourwindshield. After a few minutes,select any desired position. Do not put objects under thefront seat that wil l interfere withairflow to the back seats. Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield under thehood).

When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, be carefulto not place them over thedefroster outlets. These objects canblock the airflow and reduce yourability to see through thewindshield. Also, avoid placingsmall objects on top of yourinstrument panel. These objectscan fall into the defroster outletsand block airflow and possibly

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projectiles in a collision or suddenstop.26Controls and featuresManual heating and airconditioning system(if equipped)Fan speed controlControls the volume of air

circulated in the vehicle.Temperature controlControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.Mode selector controlControls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle.Selecting a position part waybetween modes will distribute theair accordingly.27Controls and features

The air conditioning functions in allmodes if the outside temperature is4C (40F) or higher.Since the air conditioner removesconsiderable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal ifclear water drips on the groundunder the air conditioner drainwhile the system is working andeven after you have stopped thevehicle.(Panel) Distributes air throughthe instrument panel registers.(Panel and Floor) Distributesair through the instrument panelregisters and the floor ducts.Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in thismode. For added customer

comfort, when the temperaturecontrol knob is anywhere inbetween the full hot and full coldpositions, the air distributedthrough the floor ducts will beslightly warmer than the air sent tothe instrument panel registers.(Floor) Allows for maximumheating by distributing air throughthe floor ducts.

28Controls and features (Floor and defrost)Distributes air through thewindshield defroster ducts and thefloor ducts. Heating and air


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conditioning capabilities areprovided in this mode. For addedcustomer comfort, when thetemperature control knob isanywhere in between the full hotand full cold positions, the airdistributed through the floor ductswill be slightly warmer than the air

sent to the windshield defrosterducts. If the temperature is about4C (40F) or higher, the airconditioner will automaticallydehumidify the air to reducefogging. (Defrost) Distributes outsideair through the windshielddefroster ducts. It can be used toclear ice or fog from the windshield.For maximum defrost performance,

set the temperature control to fullhot and fan speed to 4. If thetemperature is about 4C (40F) orhigher, the air conditioner willautomatically dehumidify the air toreduce fogging.29Controls and features

Air conditioning control(if equipped)Press the control to turn on or off.The control light in the switchindicates operation.This mode can be used for airconditioning. It will only function ifthe temperature is about 4C(40F) or higher.For maximum A/C performance,press both A/C and recirculated aircontrols.Recirculated air controlPress the control to toggle between

outside air and recirculated air. Thecontrol light illuminates when therecirculated air function isactivated.This mode should be used toreduce undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle or to achievemaximum A/C performance.Operating Tips In humid weather, select (Defrost) before driving. This wil l

help to reduce fogging on yourwindshield. After a few minutes,select any desired position. Do not put objects under thefront seat that wil l interfere with


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airflow to the back seats. Do not use recirculated air whendefogging windows.30Controls and features Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield under thehood).

If the vehicle has been parkedwith the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will doa much faster job of cooling i f youdrive for two or three minutes withthe windows open. This will forcemost of the hot, stale air out of thevehicle. When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, be carefulto not place them over the

defroster outlets. These objects canblock the airflow and reduce yourability to see through thewindshield. Also, avoid placingsmall objects on top of yourinstrument panel. These objectscan fall into the defroster outletsand block airflow and possiblydamage your climate controlsystem.Do not place objects on topof the instrument panel, asthese objects may becomeprojectiles in a collision or suddenstop.31Controls and featuresREAR WINDOWDEFROSTERThe rear window defroster controlis located on the instrument panel.Press the defroster control to clear

the rear window of thin ice and fog.The small LED will il luminate whenthe defroster is activated.The defroster turns offautomatically after 14 minutes orwhen the ignition is turned to theOFF position. To manually turn offthe defroster before 14 minuteshave passed, push the controlagain.HAZARD FLASHER

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ASHTRAYPull to open.To empty, push the covercompletely down and firmly extractthe ashtray.32Controls and features

AUDIO SYSTEMAnti-theft protection panel

To deter wouldbe thieves, Fordaudio units have a removable frontpanel without which the unit willnot work.

Avoid touching the contacts on theback of the panel and do not useexcessive force to refit it.Slide the security release button tothe left and remove the front panel.To reposition the panel, insert therighthand edge first, then the

lefthand side, until the retaininglatch is engaged.2333Controls and featuresReplacement panelsYour Ford Dealer will require thefollowing if you need to order areplacement panel:1. Your name and address.2. The Vehicle IdentificationNumber (visible on a platemounted on the instrument panel).Refer to illustration under Vehicleidentification number in theCapacities and specificationschapter.3. The audio unit type (e.g., 4500,4600).4. Proof of identification (e.g.,driver's license, identity card).

5. A vehicle invoice (if the audiounit was installed in the vehicleprior to delivery) or a parts invoiceif the audio unit was purchasedseparately from the vehicle, or anappropriate vehicle registrationdocument.34Controls and featuresRadio receptionTo gain the best reception, alwaystune to the strongest station signal

available.The following tips will help you gainthe best reception from your Fordaudio system.

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Under most conditions, strongsignals provide stable sound qualityand little signal disturbance.However, at night, atmosphericconditions may sometimes lead tointerference from other stations.FM receptionThe FM waveband offers higher

quality sound broadcasts, but signalstrength can be subject tointerference caused by: The limited range of sometransmitters. Reception distortion as signalsreflect off local buildings and otherobjects. Signal dead spots" wherereception is obstructed orrestricted.

35Controls and features4100N AUDIO CONTROLSOn/Off andvolumecontrolStation presetbuttons36SoundadjustmentcontrolClockcontrolSEEK/tuningcontrolManual tuningcontrolWavebandselectionControls and featuresOn/OffPress for on or off.

Volume controlThe display indicates the levelselected.Sound adjustmentsPressto select between bass,treble, fade and balance soundadjustments.BassPressas necessary to select

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treble. Use the volume control tomake adjustments.FadePressas necessary to selectfade. Use the volume control tomake adjustments from front torear.

BalancePressas necessary to selectbalance. Use the volume control tomake adjustments from left toright.37Controls and featuresWaveband selector (AM/FM)Press repeatedly during radioreception to select AM, FM1 orFM2. The display indicates the

selection made.Seek/tuning control (SEEK)Press A or " to locate the nextstation down or up the wavebandselected.Manual tuning control (TUNE)Press A or " to locate the nextfrequency step down or up thewaveband selected.Station presetsTune to the station required. Pressand hold one of the preset buttons.When sound returns, the stationhas been stored.Stereo indicatorST"shows whenever a stereo signalis received.Clock (CLK)Press CLK to alternate the displaybetween clock and frequency.To adjust the time, press and hold

CLK. CLOCK SET will be displayed.With CLK still held, press SEEK toadjust the hours and TUNE toadjust minutes.38Controls and features4500N AND 4600N AUDIO CONTROLSThe 4500 radio/cassette is compatible with a CD changer.Fade/BalanceCD control

Automaticcontrol

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VolumecontrolScantuningStationpresetbuttons

Antitheft

protectionpanel releasebuttonWaveband/

AutoStoreselectorTapecontrolbuttonsClockSEEK

tuningcontrolMENUbutton

Antitheftprotection panel39Controls and featuresThe 4600 radio/ CD player is compatible with a CD changer.Fade/BalancecontrolCD ejectScantuningBass/TreblecontrolOn/Off andVolumecontrol40Stationpreset

buttonsAntitheftprotectionpanel releasebuttonCD controlClockSEEKtuningcontrol

Antitheft

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buttonControls and featuresOn/offPress for on/off. This button canalso operate the radio for up to onehour with the ignition turned off.The radio automatically switchesoff after one hour. This function canbe used repeatedly.

Volume controlThe display indicates the levelselected.Bass/Treble controlPress BASS/TREBLE" once forbass or twice for treble and use thevolume control for adjustment. Thedisplay indicates the level selected.To adjust beyond the 0" setting,stop rotating the control at 0" thenrestart.

41Controls and featuresFade/Balance controlPress FADE/BAL" once for fade(front to rear) or twice for balance(left to right), and use the volumecontrol for sound systemadjustment. The display indicatesthe level selected. To adjust beyondthe 0" setting, stop rotating thecontrol at 0" then restart.The fade function is applicable tovehicles with front and rearspeakers only.Seek tuning control (SEEK)During radio reception, press A or" to locate the next station downor up the waveband selected.Scan tuning controlPress the SCAN button. The radiotunes to and plays the next stationon the waveband. After a short

period it tunes to and plays thenext station.During this scan, SCAN" flashes inthe display.If you wish to continue listening toa station tuned to, press SCAN.Pressing SCAN at any time will endthe scan.42Controls and featuresWaveband selector (AM/FM) Press repeatedly during radio

reception to select AM, FM1, FM2or AutoStore (see AutoStoreselector). The display indicates theselection made. Press during tape or CD playback


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to return to radio reception.AutoStore selectorAutoStore selects six strong FMstation signals and stores them onthe preset buttons. Press and hold the AM/FM buttonto activate AutoStore. AST" flashes in the display while

the unit searches through the FMfrequencies. You can release thebutton at this point. When the search is complete,sound is restored on presetbutton 1. Other stored stations can beselected using the other presetbuttons. Alternatively, AutoStore can beused as an additional waveband to

store other stations manually (seeStation preset buttons).43Controls and featuresStation preset buttonsSelect a waveband (FM or AM) andtune to the station required. Pressand hold one of the preset buttons.When sound returns, the stationhas been stored.24 preset frequencies can be stored- six on each of the AM, FM1, FM2and AutoStore bands.Stereo indicatorThesymbol shows whenever astereo signal is received.Clock (CLK)Press CLK to alternate the displaybetween clock and, when playing,CD elapsed time.With the ignition switched off,

press CLK to display the time for ashort period.Adjusting the clockWith the radio switched on, pressand hold CLK until the hour digitflashes. Use the volume control toadjust.Press CLK again for the minutesand use the volume control toadjust. Press CLK again to return tonormal operation.

44Controls and featuresMENU button (main features) radioUse the MENU button to accessmain menu features and the SEEK


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button for adjustment.Manual tuningPress the MENU button once untila display like the one shownopposite appears. Then use theSEEK button to make manualtuning adjustments. The FMwaveband allows 200kHz tuning

steps, and the AM band 10kHzsteps.Automatic Volume Control(AVC)Press the MENU button twice untila display like the one shownopposite appears. Then use theSEEK button to turn this functionon (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off(AVC OFF"). When selected, Automatic

Volume Control increases ordecreases the audio unit's volumelevel to compensate for engine androad speed noise. The SEEK button provides aselection of settings between AVCOFF" and AVC +7". The displayshows the level selected.This feature is not available onsome vehicles and will not appearas a menu function.45Controls and features4500N Units onlyTape control buttonsInsert a tape and playback willautomatically override radio or CD.TAPE A" or TAPE B" appears inthe display to indicate which side ofthe tape is playing. Note that thetape side facing upward in theaudio unit is always considered

TAPE A".Fast forward/rewind Pressbutton fully in for fastforward. Press and releasebutton toend fast forward and restart thetape. Pressbutton fully in for

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reached, playback will startautomatically.If rewind is engaged during radioreception, tape playback willautomatically restart when thebeginning of the tape is reached.During fast forward and rewind,radio transmission is automatically

restored (with Automatic MusicSearch function turned off).Auto reverseIf the end of the tape is reached,auto reverse operates withplayback resuming at the start ofthe tape's other side.46Controls and featuresTape side selectionDuring tape playback, press bothand

buttons partially in tochange the tape side being played.Tape ejectPress bothandbuttons fullyin to eject the cassette and restoreradio reception.To pause tape playbackPress AM/FM to pause tapeplayback and restore radioreception, or the CD button for CDplayback.

A square in the display indicatesthere is a tape inserted.To restart tape playbackPress both tape buttons partially inor press AMS to resume tapeplayback.

Automatic Music Search (AMS)Press AMS to turn this function on

or off.With this feature activated, presseitherorbuttons (asappropriate), to obtain the previousor next track on the tape.Cassette care and maintenanceFor best possible sound quality, usetape cassettes that are clean and ingood condition.

It is also recommended that thetape head in the audio unit iscleaned regularly with a wetcleaning cassette, which is availablefrom your Ford Dealer.


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47Controls and featuresMENU button (main features) tapeUse the MENU button to accessmain menu features, and the SEEKbutton for adjustment.Dolby Br noise reductionPress the MENU button repeatedly

until a display like the one shownopposite appears. Then use theSEEK button to turn this functionon (NR ON") or off (NR OFF").With the function on, backgroundtape noise is reduced.

Automatic Volume Control(AVC)Press the MENU button repeatedlyuntil a display like the one shownopposite appears. Then use the

SEEK button to turn this functionon (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off(AVC OFF"). When selected, AutomaticVolume Control increases ordecreases the audio unit's volumelevel to compensate for engine androad speed noise. The SEEK button provides aselection of settings between AVCOFF" and AVC +7". The displayshows the level selected.This feature is not available oncertain vehicles and will not appearas a menu function.48Controls and features4600N units onlyCD Playback(8cm and 12cm CDs can be played)CD playback starts and radioreception is interrupted, when a CD

is inserted into the entry slot.PLAY CD" appears in the display.Press CD to start playback from aCD already in the audio unit. If nodisc is inserted, NO CD" appearsin the display.Pressing CLK alternates the displaybetween elapsed track time andclock time.The display indicates elapsed tracktime up to 19:59. If the track is

longer than twenty minutes, thefirst digit flashes while the rest ofthe numeral returns to zero andstarts counting again.Track selection


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Press A SEEK to return to the startof the track being played. If pressedwithin three seconds of the start ofa track, the previous track will beselected. Press repeatedly to selectprevious tracks.Press SEEK " to select the nexttrack or press repeatedly to access

later tracks.49Controls and featuresFast forward/reversePress and hold A SEEK or SEEK "to search backwards or forwardsacross the tracks on the disc.Scan modePress the SCAN button. Each trackis played in turn for a short period.During this scan, SCAN" appearsin the display. To continue listening

to a track, press SCAN.Pressing SCAN at any time will endthe scan.To end CD playbackPress the AM/FM button to restoreradio reception without ejecting thedisc. If reselected, the CD will startfrom wherever playback was lastinterrupted.

A square in the display indicatesthere is a disc inserted.CD ejectDuring CD playback, press .When ejected, the disc is heldready for removal. If it is left as itis, the disc will be pulled backinside the audio unit automatically,and retained ready for playback.50Controls and featuresCD care and maintenanceFor best possible sound quality, use

CDs that are clean and in goodcondition.CD error codesCodes may be shown in the audiounit display that indicate errorswith the CD unit. These codes areas follows:DisplayE11 or E15Description/rectificationInternal fault, see your dealer.

E12 Clean the disc and try again. If error still shows, see yourdealer.E14 Ambient temperature too hot - unit will not work until it

has cooled down.E16 There is an eject fault, see your dealer.


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MENU button (main features) CDUse the MENU button to accessmain menu features, and the SEEKbutton for adjustment.51Controls and featuresRandom track playback (SHUF)Press the MENU button until a

display like the one shown oppositeappears. Then use the SEEKbutton to turn this function on(SHUFON") or off(SHUFOFF").With the function on, the Cd"indicator is replaced by SHUF" asa new track is selected.Track compression (COMP)Press the MENU button repeatedlyuntil a display like the one shown

opposite appears. Then use theSEEK button to turn this functionon or off.With the function on, quieter musicis boosted and louder musiclowered to minimize repeatedvolume adjustments.

Automatic Volume ControlPress the MENU button repeatedlyuntil a display like the one shownopposite appears. Then use theSEEK button to turn this functionon (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off(AVC OFF").52Controls and features When selected, AutomaticVolume Control increases ordecreases the audio unit's volumelevel to compensate for engine androad speed noise. The SEEK button provides a

selection of settings between AVCOFF" and AVC +7". The displayshows the level selected.This feature is not available onsome vehicles and may not appearas a menu function.POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal.Note: The key may be difficult to

remove if the ignition is switchedoff with an automatic gearshiftlever in any other position than P(Park). If this occurs, place thegearshift lever in P (Park), turn the


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ignition switch to the ON and thento the OFF position. Remove thekey normally.2. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel. The audio systemwill still function.3. ON, all electrical circuits

operational. Warning lightsilluminated. Key position whendriving.4. START, cranks the engine.Release the key as soon as theengine starts.153Controls and featuresTILT AND TELESCOPESTEERING(if equipped)

Never adjust the steeringwheel while the vehicle ismoving.Pull the locking lever down toadjust the steering column position.Return the lever to its originalposition to secure the wheel fromsliding".

Always place both hands oppositeeach other on the steering wheel toadjust telescope position.TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the leftturn signal. Push up to activate the right turnsignal.The control also activates the highbeams. Refer to Headlamp controlin this chapter.54Controls and featuresWINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CONTROLMove the lever down for a singlewipe.For intermittent operation, movethe lever up one position and adjustthe rotary switch to the desiredspeed.For normal operation, move thelever up two positions.For high speed operation, move thelever up three positions.

Mist functionTo operate the mist function of thewindshield wipers, push and releasethe windshield washer controlquickly. The wipers will cycle two


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or three times.Rear window wiper and washer(if equipped)Pull the lever towards you forintermittent wiping.Pull the lever further to operate thewasher.55Controls and features

SPEED CONTROL(if equipped)To turn speed control on Press ON.Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is travelling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph).Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic oron roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral) withthe speed control on.To turn speed control off Press OFF or turn off the vehicle ignition.Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased.56Controls and featuresTo set a speed Press SET ACC. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and the vehiclespeed must be greater than48 km/h (30 mph).The control light in the instrumentpanel will i lluminate.If you drive up or down a steep hill,your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster than

the set speed. This is normal.Speed control cannot reduce thevehicle speed if it increases abovethe set speed on a downhil l. If yourvehicle speed is faster than the setspeed while driving on a downhill inoverdrive, you may want to shift tothe next lower gear or apply thebrakes to reduce your vehiclespeed.If your vehicle slows down more

than 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol wil l disengage. This isnormal. Pressing RES willreengage it.


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Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic oron roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.57Controls and featuresTo set a higher speed Press and hold SET ACC. Releasethe control when the desired

vehicle speed is reached, or press and release SET ACC. Eachpress will increase the set speed by1.6 km/h (1 mph) or accelerate with your acceleratorpedal. When the desired vehiclespeed is reached, press and releaseSET ACC.You can accelerate with theaccelerator pedal at any timeduring speed control usage.

Releasing the accelerator pedal willreturn your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.To set a lower speed Press and hold COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredvehicle speed is reached, or press and release COAST. Eachpress will decrease the set speed by1.6 km/h (1 mph), or depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC or COAST.58Controls and featuresTo disengage speed control Depress the brake pedal or depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped).Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

To return to a set speed Press RES. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).59Controls and featuresDOME LAMPSThe dome lamp equipped with acontrol switch will illuminate when: the doors are closed and theswitch is in the on position. the switch is in the door activated

position and any door is open.When the dome lamp switch is inthe off position, it will notilluminate when you open thedoors.


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Reading lamps (if equipped)The reading lamps are operated byseparate on/off controls.Theater dimming: The dome lampdims 20 seconds after the doors areclosed.60Controls and featuresPOWER WINDOWS

(if equipped)Press and hold the rocker switchesto open and close the windows. Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.One touch downTo make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, momentarily press the

driver window control completelydown then release. Press again tostop window operation.Window lockThe window lock feature allowsonly the driver to operate the rearpower windows.To lock out the rear windowcontrols slide the control to theleft. Slide the control to the right torestore the window controls.61Controls and featuresPOWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSThe control can be swiveled andturned.Turn the control counterclockwiseto adjust the driver's side mirror,clockwise to adjust the passenger'sside mirror. Adjust the selectedmirror by moving the center controlin the desired direction. Then turn

the control back to the centerposition.CHILDPROOF REAR DOORLOCKSWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened frominside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked.The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door and

must be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one doorwill not automatically set the lockfor both doors.Insert the key and turn to the lock


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position (key vertical). Turn thekey towards the center of thevehicle to disengage.62Controls and featuresLUGGAGE COVERCoupeDetach the lifting straps on theliftgate. Release the cover at the

sides and pull it out horizontallywithout tilting it.Replace in reverse order. Make surethe cover is properly aligned wheninserting it.WagonPull out the roller cover and securethe retaining points. The cover canbe removed completely by pressinginward on both ends of the support.63Controls and features

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOORMAT (if equipped)Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebreak pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationprocedure.REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM(if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with aremote entry system which allowsyou to: unlock the vehicle doors withouta key. lock all the vehicle doors withouta key. open the luggage compartment

without a key. activate the personal alarm. arm and disarm the perimeterantitheft system. operate the illuminated entryfeature.The remote entry features onlyoperate with the ignition in theOFF or ACC positions. Thepersonal alarm feature, however,will not operate when the ignition is

in the RUN position.64Controls and featuresUnlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver door and disarm the


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antitheft system (if equipped).The interior lamps will il luminate.Press the control again within threeseconds to unlock all doors.Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors.The hazard flashers will flash.To confirm the doors are locked,

press the control a second timewithin three seconds. The horn willchirp and the hazard flashers willflash.If the vehicle is equipped with theperimeter antitheft system, it willarm when the control is pressed thesecond time.65Controls and featuresOpening the luggagecompartment

Press the control once or twice(depending on when the vehiclewas built) to open the luggagecompartment.Be certain the luggagecompartment is closed beforedriving your vehicle. The luggagecompartment may appear closed,but it may not be latched. Failureto do so may cause objects to fallout of the luggage compartment orblock rear view vision.Sounding a panic alarmPress this control to turn on thealarm.Press the control a second time toturn off the personal alarm. Thepersonal alarm will also turn off ifthe ignition switch is turned to theRUN position, or after 2 minutes ofoperation.

This device complies with part 15of the FCC rules and with RS210of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation.Changes or modifications not

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66Controls and featuresIlluminated entryThe interior lamps will il luminatewhen the remote entry system isused to unlock the door(s).The illuminated entry system willautomatically turn off the interiorlights if the ignition switch is

turned to the RUN position, or ifthe remote transmitter lock controlis pressed, or after 20 seconds ofillumination if all doors are closed.Note that the illuminated entrysystem will not function if the domelamp switch is in the OFF position.Replacing the batteryThe transmitter is powered by onecoin type threevolt li thium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typical

operating range will allow you to beup to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle.

A decrease in operating range canbe caused by: weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle other vehicles parked next to thevehicle.To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter nearthe key ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART.67Controls and features2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew battery in the sameorientation. Refer to the diagraminside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves backtogether.Replacement of the battery will notcause the remote transmitter tobecome deprogrammed from yourvehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally afterbattery replacement.Replacing lost transmittersIf a remote transmitter has beenlost and you would l ike to remove it

from the vehicle's memory, or youwould like to purchase additionaltransmitters for your vehicle (up tofour may be programmed intomemory), take all your vehicle's


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remote transmitters either to yourdealer or perform the programmingprocedure yourself. It will benecessary to reprogram all theremote transmitters to your vehicleat the same time while performingthis service.Programming procedure

1. Close all doors and fasten theseat belt to ensure conflictingchimes do not sound duringprogramming.68Controls and features2. Turn the ignition lock from OFF(2) to ON (3) at least 4 times in6 seconds.3. Switch off the ignition.Now the control module hasentered the learning mode" for

10 seconds. This mode is indicatedby a chime.4. While the control module is inthe learning mode", press and holdone of the buttons of the remotetransmitter until a chime sounds.This indicates a new transmittercode has been successfullyreceived. After each successfulprogramming, another 10 secondlearning mode" is automaticallyentered, up to a maximum of fourtimes. Another transmitter can nowbe programmed (repeat step 4).5. The system will leave thelearning mode" after starting theignition, if no new transmitter isprogrammed during the10 seconds, or if 4 remotes havebeen programmed. After successfulprogramming, only the new

programmed transmitters will beaccepted. Note that an incorrectprogramming procedure does notaffect the stored codes.6. After programming, the systemcan be checked by activating/deactivating the remote lockingfunctions.169Controls and featuresPERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

(if equipped)The perimeter antitheft systemwill help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry.

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When armed, the perimeter alarmwill help protect your vehicle fromunauthorized entry. Whenunauthorized entry occurs, thesystem wil l flash the hazardflashers and will sound the horn.The system is ready to armwhenever the key is out of ignition.

Any of the following actions willarm the alarm system: Press the remote transmitter lockcontrol. Lock all doors with the key.If a door is open, the system isprearmed and is waiting for thedoor to close. Once the doors areclosed, the system will arm in20 seconds.Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by anyof the following actions: Unlock the doors by using yourremote entry transmitter. Unlock the doors by using yourkey.70Controls and featuresSECURILOCKT PASSIVE

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with acodedkey antitheft system. Onlythe correct key will be able to startyour vehicle. If your keys are lost orstolen, you must take your vehicleto your dealership for keyreprogramming.The SecuriLockT passive antitheftsystem provides an advanced levelof vehicle theft protection. Yourvehicle's engine can only be startedwith the two special SecuriLockT

electronically coded keys providedwith your vehicle. Each time youstart your vehicle, the SecuriLockTkey is read by the SecuriLockTpassive antitheft system. If theSecuriLockT key identificationcode matches the code stored inthe SecuriLockT antitheft system,the vehicle's engine is allowed tostart. If the SecuriLockT keyidentification code does not match

the code stored in the system or ifa SecuriLockT key is not detected(vehicle theft situation), thevehicle's engine will not operate.71Controls and features


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The SecuriLockT passive antitheftsystem is not compatible withaftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result invehicle starting problems and a lossof security protection. Largemetallic objects or devices such asthe Mobil SpeedpassT on the same

key ring as your SecuriLockT keymay cause vehicle startingproblems. These objects anddevices cannot damage theSecuriLockT key, but can cause amomentary problem if they are tooclose to the key when starting theengine. If a problem occurs, turnignition off and restart the enginewith all other objects on the keyring held away from the

SecuriLockT ignition key.Spare SecuriLockT keys can bepurchased from your dealershipand programmed to yourSecuriLockT passive antitheftsystem. Refer to Programmingspare SecuriLockT keys for moreinformation.If one or both of your SecuriLockTkeys are lost or stolen and youwant to ensure the lost or stolenkey will not operate your vehicle,bring your vehicle and all availableSecuriLockT keys to yourdealership for reinitialization.72Controls and featuresTheft indicatorWhen the ignition is turned to ONor START, the theft indicator onthe instrument panel wil l light forthree seconds and then go out

(indicates proper SecuriLockTsystem operation). If the key is inthe ignition and the theft indicatorstays on for an extended period oftime or flashes rapidly, have thesystem serviced by your dealershipor a qualified technician.Programming spareSecuriLockT keysSpare SecuriLockT keys can bepurchased from your dealership

and programmed to yourSecuriLockT antitheft system (upto a total of 8 keys). Yourdealership can program your newSecuriLockT key(s) to your vehicle


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or you can do it yourself using thefollowing simple procedure.To program a new SecuriLockT keyyourself, you will need twopreviously programmedSecuriLockT keys (keys thatalready operate your vehicle'sengine). If two previously

programmed SecuriLockT keys arenot available (one or both of youroriginal keys were lost or stolen),you must bring your vehicle to yourdealership to have the spareSecuriLockT key(s) programmed.73Controls and featuresProcedure to program spareSecuriLockT keysNew SecuriLockT keys must havethe correct mechanical key cut for

your vehicle.Conventional (non SecuriLockT)keys cannot be programmed toyour vehicle.The correct type of SecuriLockTkey for your vehicle is identifiableby the alphanumeric charactersstamped on the key blade. TheSecuriLockT key identification foryour vehicle is: one letter of theEnglish alphabet followed by thenumber 1" (for example, S1" orI1" on the key blade indicate youhave the correct type ofSecuriLockT key). If theSecuriLockT key does not havethis information stamped on thekey blade, the key will not operateyour vehicle.You will need to have twopreviously programmed

SecuriLockT keys and the newunprogrammed SecuriLockT keyreadily accessible for timelyimplementation of each step in theprocedure. Please read andunderstand the entire procedurebefore you begin.74Controls and features1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed SecuriLockT key intothe ignition and turn the ignition

from OFF (2) to ON (3) (maintainignition in ON for at least onesecond).2. Turn ignition to OFF andremove the first SecuriLockT key


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from the ignition.3. Within five seconds of turningthe ignition to OFF, insert thesecond previously programmedSecuriLockT key into the ignitionand turn the ignition from OFF toON (maintain ignition in ON for atleast one second but no more than

5 seconds).4. Turn the ignition to OFF andremove the second SecuriLockTkey from the ignition.5. Within 10 seconds of turning theignition to OFF, insert theunprogrammed SecuriLockT key(new key/valet key) into theignition and turn the ignition fromOFF to ON (maintain ignition inON for at least one second). This

step will program your newSecuriLockT key.6. To program additionalSecuriLockT key(s), repeat thisprocedure from step 1.175Controls and featuresIf the programming procedure wassuccessful, the new SecuriLockTkey(s) will start the vehicle'sengine. The theft indicator (locatedon the instrument panel) will lightfor three seconds and then go out.If the programming procedure wasnot successful, the newSecuriLockT key(s) will notoperate the vehicle's engine. Thetheft indicator will flash on and off.Wait at least one minute and thenrepeat the procedure from step 1. Iffailure repeats, bring your vehicle

to your dealership to have thespare SecuriLockT key(s)programmed.76Seating and safety restraintsSEATINGNever adjust the driver'sseat or seatback when thevehicle is moving.

Adjustable head restraintsYour vehicle is equipped with headrestraints which are vertically

adjustable. The purpose of thesehead restraints is to limit headmotion in the event of a rearcollision. To properly adjust yourhead restraints, lift the head


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restraint so that it is locateddirectly behind your head or asclose to that position as possible.Refer to the following to raise andlower the head restraints.To raise: Pull the head restraint up.To lower: Press the control on thelefthand stem and push the head

restraint down.To remove the head restraint, seeyour dealer or qualified technician.Front seatsLift the lever to slide the seatforward or backward.Turn the control to adjust lumbarsupport (if equipped).77Seating and safety restraintsTurn the handle to adjust theheight of the seat.

Lift the control to adjust the angleof the seatback.Folding the seat forward(Coupe)Pull the control and fold theseatback forward.Fold back the seatback until itlocks with a distinct click". Rockthe seat to ensure that the catch issecurely engaged.Do not place any objectsbehind the seat which couldprevent the engagement of theseat lock.78Seating and safety restraintsFolding the rear seat cushionforwardLift the seat cushion and pull itforward.When returning the seats back totheir original positions, make sure

the safety restraints will functionproperly and are positioned in frontof the seat back.Folding the rear seatbackforwardCoupe and wagonPush the unlocking control on therear seatback and fold the rearseatback forward.SedanPull one or both of the unlocking

controls in the luggagecompartment and fold the rearseatback forward.79Seating and safety restraintsReturning the rear seatback to


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an upright positionFold back the seatback until itlocks with a distinct click". Do notplace any objects behind the seatwhich could prevent the seat fromlocking.Make sure the safetyrestraints will function

properly and are positioned infront of the seatback.Note that the center rear seat beltcannot be pulled out until theseatback has latched completely.80Seating and safety restraintsSAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright andthe lap belt snug and low across

the hips.To prevent the risk ofinjury, make sure childrensit where they can be properlyrestrained.

Always transport children12 years old and under inthe back seat and always useappropriate child restraints.Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lapwhile the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

All occupants of thevehicle, including thedriver, should always properlywear their safety belts, evenwhen an air bag SRS is provided.81Seating and safety restraintsIt is extremely dangerous to

ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area ofyour vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Besure everyone in your vehicle is ina seat and using a safety beltproperly.

Each seating position inyour vehicle has a specificsafety belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to be


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used as a pair. 1) Use theshoulder belt on the outsideshoulder only. Never wear theshoulder belt under the arm.2) Never swing it around yourneck over the inside shoulder.3) Never use a single belt formore than one person.

Combination lap and shoulderbelts1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closestto the direction the tongue iscoming from) until you hear a snapand feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is securely fastened in thebuckle.82Seating and safety restraints2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.The front outboard and rear safetyrestraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts.The front and rear seat passengersafety belts have two types oflocking modes described below:Energy Management FeatureThis seat belt system has aretractor assembly that is designedto pay out webbing in a controlledmanner. This feature is designed tohelp reduce the belt force acting onthe occupant's chest.

After any vehicle collision,the seat belt system at allpassenger seating positions mustbe checked by a qualifiedtechnician to verify that theautomatic locking retractor for

child seats is still functioningproperly in addition to otherchecks for proper seat beltfunction.83Seating and safety restraintsBELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLYMUST BE REPLACED if the seatbelt assembly automatic lockingretractor feature or any other seatbelt function is not operatingproperly when checked according

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collisions.Vehicle sensitive modeThe vehicle sensitive mode is thenormal retractor mode, allowingfree shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if the

driver brakes suddenly or turns acorner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of 8 km/h(5 mph) or more, the combinationsafety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driverand passengers.84Seating and safety restraintsSafety belt pretensionerYour vehicle is equipped with safetybelt pretensioners at the driver and

front passenger seating positions.The safety belt pretensioner is adevice which removes excesswebbing from the safety beltsystem. The safety beltpretensioner uses the same crashsensor system as the front air bagsupplemental restraint system(SRS). When the safety beltpretensioner deploys, webbingfrom the lap and shoulder belt istightened. The driver and frontpassenger seat belt system(including retractors, buckles andheight adjusters) must be replacedif the vehicle is involved in acollision that results in deploymentof front airbags and safety beltpretensioners.

Automatic locking modeIn this mode, the shoulder belt is

automatically prelocked. The beltwil l still retract to remove any slackin the shoulder belt.The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver safety belt.85Seating and safety restraintsWhen to use the automaticlocking mode When a tight lap/shoulder fit isdesired. Anytime a child safety seat is

installed in a passenger front oroutboard rear seating position (ifequipped). Refer to Safetyrestraints for children or Safetyseats for children later in this


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chapter.Always transport children12 years old and under inthe back seat and always useappropriate child restraints.How to use the automaticlocking mode Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear aclicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automaticlocking mode.How to disengage the automaticlocking mode

Disconnect the combinationlap/shoulder belt and allow it toretract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode.86Seating and safety restraintsFront safety belt heightadjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide theheight control down. To raise theheight of the shoulder belt, slidethe height adjuster up. Pull downon the height adjustment assemblyto make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder beltheight adjuster so that thebelt rests across the middle ofyour shoulder. Failure to adjustthe safety belt properly couldreduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the riskof injury in a collision.87Seating and safety restraintsSafety belt warning light andwarning chime

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If... Then...If the driver's safety belt is not The Safety belt warning lightbuckled before the ignition switch illuminates for one to two minutesis turned to the ON position ... and the warning chime sounds for

four to eight seconds.The driver's safety belt is buckled The Safety belt warning light andwhile the indicator light is warning chime turn off.illuminated and the warning chime

is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The Safety belt warning light andbefore the ignition switch is turned warning chime remain off.to the ON position ...88Seating and safety restraintsBelt Minder (if equipped)The Belt Minder feature is asupplemental warning to the safetybelt warning function. This featureprovides additional reminders tothe driver that the driver's safety

belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminatingthe Safety belt warning light in theinstrument cluster.If... Then...If the driver's safety belt is not The Belt Minder feature isbuckled approximately 5 seconds activated - the Safety belt warningafter the safety belt warning l ight light illuminates and the warninghas turned off ... chime sounds for 6 seconds every

30 seconds, repeating forapproximately 5 minutes or untilsafety belt is buckled.

The driver's safety belt is buckled The Belt Minder feature will notwhile the indicator light is activate.illuminated and the warning chimeis sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The Belt Minder feature will notbefore the ignition switch is turned activate.to the ON position ...89Seating and safety restraintsThe purpose of the Belt Minder is

to remind occasional wearers towear safety belts all of the time.The following are reasons mostoften given for not wearing safetybelts: (All statistics based on U.S.data)Reasons given... Consider...Crashes are rare events" 36 700 crashes occur every day.

The more we drive, the more weare exposed to rare" events, evenfor good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will

be seriously injured in a crashduring our lifetimes.I'm not going far" 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within

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enhance comfort. If you areuncomfortable try differentpositions for the safety belt upperanchorage and seatback whichshould be as upright as possible;this can improve comfort.

I was in a hurry" Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a few

seconds to buckle up.Seat belts don't work" Safety belts, when used properly,reduce risk of death to front seatoccupants by 45% in cars, and by60% in light trucks.

Traffic is l ight" Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insinglevehicle crashes, manywhen no other vehicles are around.

90Seating and safety restraintsReasons given... Consider...Belts wrinkle my clothes" Possibly, but a serious crash can do

much more than wrinkle yourclothes, particularly if you areunbelted.

The people I'm with don't wear Set the example, teen deaths occurbelts" 4 times more often in vehicles with

TWO or MORE people. Childrenand younger brothers/sistersimitate behavior they see.

I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protectionwhen used with safety belts.Frontal airbags are not designed toinflate in rear and side crashes orrollovers.

I'd rather be thrown clear" Not a good idea, people who areejected are 40 times morelikely to DIE. Safety belts helpprevent ejection. WE CAN'T PICKOUR CRASH".

91Seating and safety restraintsDo not sit on top of abuckled safety belt to avoid

the Belt Minder chime. Sitting onthe safety belt will increase therisk of injury in an accident. Todisable (one time) or deactivatethe Belt Minder feature pleasefollow the directions statedbelow.One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckledand then unbuckled during anignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will

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proceeding with thedeactivation/activationprogramming procedure.The Belt Minder feature can bedeactivated/activated byperforming the followingprocedure:Before following the procedure,

make sure that: the parking brake is set. the gearshift is in P (Park)(automatic transaxle) or theneutral position (manualtransaxle). the ignition switch is in the OFFposition. all vehicle doors are closed.92Seating and safety restraints the driver's safety belt is

unbuckled. the parklamps/headlamps are inOFF position.To reduce the risk of injury,do not deactivate/activatethe Belt Minder feature whiledriving the vehicle.1. Turn the ignition switch to theON position (DO NOT START THEENGINE).2. Wait until the Safety beltwarning light turns off(approximately 12 minutes). Steps 3-5 must be completedwithin 60 seconds or the procedurewill have to be repeated.3. Buckle then unbuckle the safetybelt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. This can bedone before or during Belt Minderwarning activation.

4. Turn on the headlamps, turn offthe headlamps.5. Buckle then unbuckle the safetybelt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. After step 5, the Safety beltwarning light will be turned on forthree seconds.93Seating and safety restraints6. Within seven seconds of theSafety belt warning light turning

off, buckle then unbuckle the safetybelt. This will disable Belt Minder if itis currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.


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7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing theSafety belt light four times persecond for three seconds.8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing theSafety belt light four times persecond for three seconds, followed

by three seconds with the Safetybelt light off, then followed byflashing the Safety belt light fourtimes per second for three secondsagain.9. After receiving confirmation, thedeactivation/activation procedure iscomplete.94Seating and safety restraintsSafety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt is too short, even

when fully extended, 20 cm(8 inches) can be added to thesafety belt assembly by adding asafety belt extension assembly(part number 611C22). Safety beltextension assemblies can beobtained from your dealer at nocost.Use only extensions manufacturedby the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification islocated at the end of the webbingon the label.

Also, use the safety belt extensiononly if the safety belt is too shortfor you when fully extended. Donot use extensions to change the fitof the shoulder belt across thetorso.95Seating and safety restraintsSafety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systemsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to makesure there are no nicks, wears orcuts, replacing if necessary. Allsafety belt assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt heightadjusters (if equipped), child safetyseat tether bracket assemblies (ifequipped), and attaching hardware,

should be inspected after acollision. Ford recommends that allsafety belt assemblies used invehicles involved in a collision bereplaced. However, if the collision


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was minor and a qualifiedtechnician finds that the belts donot show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do not needto be replaced. Safety beltassemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspectedand replaced if either damage or

improper operation is noted.Failure to inspect and, ifnecessary, replace thesafety belt assembly under theabove conditions could result insevere personal injuries in theevent of a collision.Refer to Cleaning andmaintaining the safety belts inthe Maintenance and carechapter.

96Seating and safety restraintsAIR BAG SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air bag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbag module.

All occupants of the vehicleincluding the driver shouldalways properly wear their safetybelts even when air bag SRS isprovided.

Always transport children12 years old and under inthe back seat and always useappropriate child restraints.97Seating and safety restraintsNHTSA recommends aminimum distance of atleast 25 cm (ten [10] inches)between an occupant's chest andthe air bag module.Steps you can take to properly

position yourself away from the airbag: Move your seat to the rear as faras you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably.


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Recline your seat slightly (one ortwo degrees) from the uprightposition.Do not put anything on orover the air bag module.Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may causethose objects to be propelled by

the air bag into your face andtorso causing serious injury.Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the AirBag Supplemental RestraintSystem or its fuses. See yourFord or LincolnMercury dealer.98Seating and safety restraintsChildren and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are saferwhen properly restrained in therear seating positions than in thefront seating positions. Failure tofollow these instructions mayincrease the risk of injury in acollision.

Air bags can kill or injure achild in a child seat.NEVER place a rearfacing childseat in front of an active air bag.If you must use a forwardfacingchild seat in the front seat, movethe seat all the way back.How does the air bagsupplemental restraint systemwork?The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decelerationto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation.99Seating and safety restraintsThe fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient to

cause activation. The front air bagsare designed to inflate in frontaland nearfrontal collisions, notrollover, sideimpact, or rearimpacts.


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For information on sideimpactcollisions, refer to Side airbagsystem (if equipped) in thischapter.The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal tonotice a smokelike, powdery

residue or smell the burntpropellant. This may consist ofcornstarch, talcum powder (tolubricate the bag) or sodiumcompounds (e.g., baking soda) thatresult from the combustion processthat inflates the air bag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide maybe present which may irritate theskin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxic.

100Seating and safety restraintsWhile the system is designed tohelp reduce serious injuries, it mayalso cause minor burns, abrasions,swelling or temporary hearing loss.Because air bags must inflaterapidly and with considerable force,there is the risk of death or seriousinjuries such as fractures, facial andeye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who arenot properly restrained or areotherwise out of position at thetime of air bag deployment. Thus, itis extremely important thatoccupants be properly restrained asfar away from the air bag module aspossible while maintaining vehiclecontrol.Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation.If the air bag is inflated, theair bag will not functionagain and must be replacedimmediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area willincrease the risk of injury in acollision.101Seating and safety restraintsThe SRS consists of:

driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include theinflators and air bags). side air bags (if equipped). Referto Side air bag system later in this


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chapter. one or more impact and safingsensors. a readiness light and tone. and the electrical wiring whichconnects the components.The diagnostic module monitors itsown internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electricalsystem warning (including theimpact sensors), the system wiring,the air bag system readiness light,the air bag back up power and theair bag ignitors.Determining if the system isoperationalThe SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the

system. Refer to the Air bagreadiness section in theInstrumentation chapter. Routinemaintenance of the air bag is notrequired.102Seating and safety restraints

A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing: The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit. The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. A series of five beeps will beheard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the program andlight are repaired.If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the SRSserviced at your dealership or by a

qualified technician immediately.Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the eventof a collision.Side air bag system(if equipped)Do not use accessory seatcovers. The use ofaccessory seat covers mayprevent the deployment of theside air bags and increase the risk

of injury in an accident.Do not lean your head onthe door; the side air bagcould injure you as it deploysfrom the side of the seatback.


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103Seating and safety restraintsDo not attempt to service,repair, or modify the air bagSupplemental Restraint Systemor its fuses. See your Ford orLincolnMercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicleincluding the driver should

always wear their safety beltseven when an air bag SRS isprovided.How does the side air bagsystem work?The side air bag system consists ofthe following: An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)with a gas generator concealedbehind the outboard bolster of thedriver and front passenger

seatbacks. The same warning light,electronic control and diagnosticunit as used for the front air bags. Two crash sensors located underthe outboard side of the front seats,attached to the floor.Side air bags, in combination withseat belts, can help reduce the riskof severe injuries in the event of asignificant side impact collision.104Seating and safety restraintsThe side air bags are fitted on theoutboard side of the seatbacks ofthe front seats. In certain lateralcollisions, the air bag on the sideaffected by the collision will beinflated, even if the respective seatis not occupied. The air bag wasdesigned to inflate between thedoor panel and occupant to further

enhance the protection providedoccupants in side impact collisions.The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient lateral deceleration tocause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation.The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with the

system. Rather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient tocause activation. Side air bags aredesigned to inflate in sideimpactcollisions, not rollover, rearimpact,


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frontal or nearfrontal collisions,unless the collision causessufficient lateral deceleration.Several air bag systemcomponents get hot afterinflation. Do not touch them afterinflation.105Seating and safety restraints

If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag willnot function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service manual. Ifthe air bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a coll ision.

Determining if the system isoperationalThe SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Air bagreadiness section in theInstrumentation chapter. Routinemaintenance of the air bag is notrequired.

A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing: The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit. The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on.106Seating and safety restraintsIf either of these indications occurs,even intermittently, have the SRS

serviced at your dealership or by aqualified technician immediately.Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the eventof a collision.Disposal of air bags and air bagequipped vehiclesFor disposal of air bags or air bagequipped vehicles, see your localdealership or a qualified technician.

Air bags MUST BE disposed of by

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safety restraints for children. Alsosee Air Bag SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) in thischapter for special instructionsabout using air bags.107Seating and safety restraintsImportant child restraintprecautions

You are required by law to usesafety restraints for children in theU.S. and Canada. If small childrenride in your vehicle (generallychildren who are four years old oryounger and who weigh 18 kg[40 lbs] or less), you must put themin safety seats made especially forchildren. Check your local and stateor provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding the safety

of children in your vehicle.Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lapwhile the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions andwarnings that come with any infantor child restraint you might use.When possible, place children inthe rear seat of your vehicle.

Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seatingpositions.108Seating and safety restraintsChildren and safety beltsIf the child is the proper size,restrain the child in a safety seat.Children who are too large for child

safety seats (as specified by thechild safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts.Follow all the important safetyrestraints and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult passengers inyour vehicle.If the shoulder belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder beltcan be positioned so it does notcross or rest in front of the child's

face or neck, the child should wearthe lap and shoulder belt. Movingthe child closer to the center of thevehicle may help provide a goodshoulder belt fit.


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Do not leave children,unreliable adults, or petsunattended in your vehicle.109Seating and safety restraintsTo improve the fit of lap andshoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats,Ford recommends use of a

beltpositioning booster seat that islabelled as conforming to allFederal motor vehicle safetystandards. Beltpositioning boosterseats raise the child and provide ashorter, firmer seating cushion thatencourages safer seating postureand better fit of lap and shoulderbelts on the child.

A beltpositioning booster seatshould be used if the shoulder belt

rests in front of the child's face orneck, or if the lap belt does not fitsnugly on both thighs, or if thethighs are too short to let the childsit all the way back on the seatcushion when the lower legs hangover the edge of the seat cushion.You may wish to discuss the specialneeds of your child with yourpediatrician.110Seating and safety restraintsSAFETY BELTS FOR CHILDRENChild and infant or child safetyseatsUse a safety seat that isrecommended for the size andweight of the child. Carefully followall of the manufacturer'sinstructions with the safety seatyou put in your vehicle. If you donot install and use the safety seat

properly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision.When installing a child safety seat: Review and follow theinformation presented in the AirBag Supplemental RestraintSystem section in this chapter. Use the correct safety belt bucklefor that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle until you hear a snap

and feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is securely fastened in thebuckle. Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the


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safety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and therelease button, to preventaccidental unbuckling.111Seating and safety restraints Place seatback in uprightposition. Put the safety belt in the

automatic locking mode. Refer toUsing automatic locking mode(passenger side front and outboardrear seating positions) (ifequipped).Ford recommends the use of a childsafety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat ina seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage.For more information on top tether

straps see Attaching safety seatswith tether straps in this chapter.Carefully follow all of themanufacturer's instructionsincluded with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision.112Seating and safety restraintsInstalling child safety seats incombination lap and shoulderbelt seat positions1. Position the child safety seat ina seat with a combination lap andshoulder belt. NEVER place arearfacing child seat in front of anactive air bag.

Air bags can kill or injure achild in a child seat. If youmust use a forwardfacing child

seat in the front seat, move theseat all the way back.Rearfacing child seatsshould NEVER be placed inthe front seats.2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.113Seating and safety restraints3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route the

tongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer's instructions. Besure the belt webbing is nottwisted.


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4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closestto the direction the tongue iscoming from) for that seatingposition until you hear and feel thelatch engage. Make sure the tongueis latched securely by pulling on it.5. To put the retractor in the

automatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and a click is heard.114Seating and safety restraints6. Allow the belt to retract. Thebelt will click as it retracts toindicate it is in the automaticlocking mode.7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle

and pull up on the shoulder beltwhile pushing down with your kneeon the child seat.8. Allow the safety belt to retractto remove any slack in the belt.9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place.10. Try to pull the belt out of theretractor to make sure the retractoris in automatic locking mode (youshould not be able to pull more beltout). If the retractor is not locked,unbuckle the belt and repeat stepstwo through nine.Check to make sure the child seatis properly secured before eachuse.115Seating and safety restraints

Attaching child safety seats

with ISOFIX attachmentsSome child seat manufacturersmake safety seats that are labeledas ISOFIX or ISOFIXcompatiblechild seats. These seats include tworigid or webbing mountedattachments that connect to twoISOFIX anchors at specific seatingpositions in your vehicle. This typeof child seat eliminates the need touse seat belts to attach the child

seat. for forwardfacing child seats,the tether strap must als

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