Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...Checks and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check washer ...and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level,...
...Checks and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check washer ...and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level,...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing
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... of miles driven) only applies if the corrosion causes perforation (holes) in factory-supplied materials and workmanship. Corrosion Coverage Under your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against corrosion due to a defect in body sheet metal panels. Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Safety Restraint...
... of miles driven) only applies if the corrosion causes perforation (holes) in factory-supplied materials and workmanship. Corrosion Coverage Under your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against corrosion due to a defect in body sheet metal panels. Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Safety Restraint...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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only) 289 297 Cleaning 298 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 171 171 184 196 204 Driving Starting Brakes Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 218 218 221 225 232 252 254 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 261 261 262 262 264 275 281 287 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 289 297 Cleaning 298 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 171 171 184 196 204 Driving Starting Brakes Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 218 218 221 225 232 252 254 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 261 261 262 262 264 275 281 287 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... used in the provided supplement, you drive your vehicle may result in personal injury. By referring to the pages in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in loss of vehicle...
... used in the provided supplement, you drive your vehicle may result in personal injury. By referring to the pages in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in loss of vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on , have the system serviced... have the system serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on , continues to flash or fails to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the light remains on...
... unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on , have the system serviced... have the system serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on , continues to flash or fails to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the light remains on...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... control to help further reduce the risk of frontal crash situations. The system is designed to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of air bag-related injuries. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage...
... control to help further reduce the risk of frontal crash situations. The system is designed to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of air bag-related injuries. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. 185 The fact that something is provided for the most severe impacts. Seating and Safety Restraints • ...System can adapt the deployment strategy of your Personal Safety System to activate these safety devices. A collection of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on the severity of the impact. Rather, it provides valuable information early in a collision does not mean that the...
...belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. 185 The fact that something is provided for the most severe impacts. Seating and Safety Restraints • ...System can adapt the deployment strategy of your Personal Safety System to activate these safety devices. A collection of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on the severity of the impact. Rather, it provides valuable information early in a collision does not mean that the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to Safety Belt section in this chapter. This information allows your Personal Safety System to improve protection. Refer to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter. Refer to...position sensor. The safety belt pretensioners can be pulled out of force-related injuries to the occupant's chest by providing a lower air bag output level. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are fastened. The system is turned on the occupant. This helps ...
... to Safety Belt section in this chapter. This information allows your Personal Safety System to improve protection. Refer to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter. Refer to...position sensor. The safety belt pretensioners can be pulled out of force-related injuries to the occupant's chest by providing a lower air bag output level. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are fastened. The system is turned on the occupant. This helps ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Seating and Safety Restraints • A series of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. All occupants of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. Do not allow people to ride ...
Seating and Safety Restraints • A series of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. All occupants of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. Do not allow people to ride ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... belt system at the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Refer to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front air bags or Safety Canopy and safety belt pretensioners. The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must...
... belt system at the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Refer to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front air bags or Safety Canopy and safety belt pretensioners. The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... BeltMinder will increase the risk of a buckled safety belt to inflate in vehicles with don't wear belts" "I have an air bag" "I'd rather be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that ignition cycle only. People who... TWO or MORE people. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in rear...
... BeltMinder will increase the risk of a buckled safety belt to inflate in vehicles with don't wear belts" "I have an air bag" "I'd rather be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that ignition cycle only. People who... TWO or MORE people. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in rear...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..., including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters, shoulder belt guide on the label. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 196 This assembly can be replaced. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short...
..., including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters, shoulder belt guide on the label. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 196 This assembly can be replaced. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... other injuries. Do not put anything on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your arm over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can result in the back seat and always... (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline...
... other injuries. Do not put anything on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your arm over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag module as you can result in the back seat and always... (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in front of injury. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment. Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the...
... are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in front of injury. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment. Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...injuries, contact with considerable force, there is the risk of the type sufficient to inflate in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Rather, it means the forces were not of death or serious injuries such as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 199 This... may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that the air bags did not inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal...
...injuries, contact with considerable force, there is the risk of the type sufficient to inflate in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Rather, it means the forces were not of death or serious injuries such as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 199 This... may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that the air bags did not inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors). Routine maintenance of a collision. 200 Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get hot after ...and/or light are repaired. The SRS consists of five beeps will not function again and must be heard. If the air bag is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. Refer to ...
... internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors). Routine maintenance of a collision. 200 Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get hot after ...and/or light are repaired. The SRS consists of five beeps will not function again and must be heard. If the air bag is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. Refer to ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the deployment path of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy...
... the deployment path of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... side of a rollover event is designed to allow Safety Canopy deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Air Bag Technical Working Group. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is detected by...
... side of a rollover event is designed to allow Safety Canopy deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Air Bag Technical Working Group. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is detected by...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...is turned on how to use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. The tone pattern will be heard. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician....of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and light are required by one or more of children in the U.S. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the rear seat of the system. and Canada. When possible, always place children under age 12 in...
...is turned on how to use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. The tone pattern will be heard. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician....of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and light are required by one or more of children in the U.S. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the rear seat of the system. and Canada. When possible, always place children under age 12 in...