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activate: • The engine must be running and • The headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamps position.

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

Fog lights (if equipped) Switch on the headlamps and

pull out the control switch one position.

Fog lights do not operate when high beams are activated.

The control light will illuminate when the fog lights are in use. The fog lights should be used only when visibility is considerably restricted by fog, snow or rain.

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High beams Pull toward you to activate. To deactivate, pull the lever toward you again.

Flash to pass Pull the lever slightly toward you and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL This can be adjusted to vary the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician.

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Vertical aim adjustment Your vehicle is fitted with either VOR (conventional) or VOL (HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure depends on the type of headlamps fitted. VOR or VOL is printed on the headlamp lens in the following positions: • VOR - on the inboard bottom surface of the lens. • VOL - on the inboard top surface of the lens above the high beam bulb. You will need to open the hood in order to view it.

Follow the aim adjustment procedure for the type of headlamps fitted to your vehicle.

VOR 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height. (A piece of masking tape works well.)

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line. If not, the beam will need to be adjusted.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a 7 mm Allen head wrench, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line.

Note: HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NONĆADJUSTABLE.

6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

VOL

On vehicles fitted with VOL (HID) headlamps,

have your Ford Dealer change the headlamp bulbs. There is a risk of injury due to high voltage.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground, subtract 53.3 mm (2.1 inches), and make a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height. (A piece of masking tape works well.)

3. Open the hood.

4. Remove the battery cover.

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5. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by releasing the four snap hooks (two top and two bottom).

Note: On the left headlamp, pull the bulb cover approx. 1 inch rearward and then slide outboard until the vertical aiming adjuster is accessible.

6. Turn on the low beam to illuminate the wall or screen. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. If the left side of each light pattern is not at the reference line, the beam needs to be adjusted.

7. The adjusting screw has a thumb wheel that can be operated by hand. Turn the aiming screw clockwise for upward movement and counterĆclockwise for downward movement.

Note: HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE..

8. Turn off the headlamp.

9. Attach the headlamp bulb covers.

Insure that all four snap hooks are engaged (click

sound).

10. Attach the battery cover.

11. Close the hood.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal.

The control also activates the high beams. Refer to Headlamp control in this chapter.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps The dome lamp equipped with a control switch will illuminate when: • the doors are closed and the switch is in the on position. • the switch is in the door activated position and any door is open.

When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors.

Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off controls.

Theater dimming: The dome lamp dims 20 seconds after the doors are closed.

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BULB REPLACEMENT Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • HighĆmounted brakelamp • Turn signals • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass; the oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time that the headlamps are operated.

Have the headlight alignment checked after

each replacement of a bulb.

On vehicles fitted with VOL (HID) headlights, have your Ford Dealer change the headlight bulbs. There is a risk of injury due to high voltage.

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To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Rotate the bulb cover counterclockwise and remove.

4. Swivel the wire clip to the side and pull out the lamp.

5. Remove bulb from electrical connector.

6.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing grille-mounted front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in OFF position.

2. Open the hood and remove the cover panel at the front of the engine compartment. Remove the bulb socket from the grille by turning counterclockwise.

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3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the bulb socket in grille

4. by turning clockwise.

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Turn signal lamp (VOL)/Park lamp (VOL) 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.

2. Open the hood and remove the bulb socket from the headlamp unit by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the bulb socket in the

4. headlamp unit by turning it clockwise.

Note: On vehicles fitted with VOL (HID) headlights, have your Ford Dealer change the park lamp bulbs.

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Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Reach under the bumper cover and remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.

Install the bulb socket in the

4. foglamp turning clockwise.

Side marker lamp 1. Reach under front fender and grasp the bulb socket, turn the light housing counterclockwise.

2. Pull the bulb out.

3.

Install in reverse order.

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Coupe) 1. Open the hatchback.

2. From inside the luggage compartment remove the wing nut of the rear light assembly cover.

3. Using a Phillips screw driver remove the screw. The lamp is still retained by a spring loaded clip. Remove by gently pulling out the light housing.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the bulb socket in lamp

6. assembly by turning clockwise.

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Sedan) 1. Open the trunk.

2. From inside the luggage compartment remove the three wing nuts of the light housing.

3. Gently pull the light housing to the outside.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the bulb socket in lamp

6. assembly by turning clockwise.

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Wagon) 1. Open the hatchback.

2. Using a screw driver remove the fixings and trim from the body.

3. Remove the socket from the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the bulb socket in lamp

5. assembly by turning clockwise.

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High-mount brake lamp bulbs Sedan Open the luggage compartment. Using a screw driver remove the fixings and trim from the tailgate. Pull the bulb holder from the lamp assembly. Pull the bulb out.

Install in reverse order.

Coupe and Wagon Remove the screws using a torx T20 screwdriver and take out the glass cover.

Unclip the bulb holder from the reflector. Pull the bulb out.

Install in the reverse order.

Replacing interior lights Switch off the interior lights (middle switch position). Pry out the light assembly with a flat screw driver at the side opposite the switch.

Dome lamp Replace the bulb. Fit new bulb in the reverse order.

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Rear dome lamp Remove the reflector and replace the bulb. Fit new bulb in the reverse order.

Map lamps The bulbs can be replaced after the contact plate has been hinged back.

Luggage compartment light Carefully pry out the light assembly from the holder with a flatĆbladed screwdriver and remove the bulb.

Install in the reverse order.

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Using the right bulbs

Function Headlamps (VOR)

Headlamps (high beam, VOL)

Headlamps (low beam, VOL)

Park lamp (front, VOL)

Turn lamp (front, VOL)

Park and turn lamp (front)

Side marker lamp (front)

Foglamps (if equipped)

Stop/turn and tail lamps

Back up lamp

(Sedan/Wagon)

(Coupe)

License plate lamp

HighĆmount brakelamp

Dome lamp (front/rear)

Map lamp

Luggage compartment

Trade number

HB2

H7

D2S

W5W

3457K

3157K

GE194

899

3157K

3156K

921

CĆ5W

W5W

12V10W

12V6W

12V10W

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL Move the lever down for a single wipe.

For intermittent operation, move the lever up one position and adjust the rotary switch to the desired speed.

For normal operation, move the lever up two positions.

For high speed operation, move the lever up three positions.

Rear window wiper and washer

(if equipped)

Pull the lever towards you for intermittent wiping.

Pull the lever further to operate the washer.

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Mist function To operate the mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle two or three times. Four seconds after the last cycle, the wipers will cycle one more time to clear the windshield.

When the front washer is selected, washer fluid is sprayed on the front windshield. If the wipers were set to intermittent or OFF, the wipers will begin wiping at normal speed and provide three wipes after the wash is turned off, then return to intermittent mode or OFF. If the wipers were set to mist, normal or high speed mode, the wipers will continue to wipe at normal or high speed during the wash time. If the wipers are switched to intermittent or OFF during the wash, the wipers will provide three wipes after the the wash is turned off.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Change the wiper blades on your vehicle at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades:

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position.

2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

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TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING (if equipped)

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is

moving.

Pull the locking lever down to adjust the steering column position. Return the lever to its original position to secure the wheel from sliding".

Always place both hands opposite each other on the steering wheel to adjust telescope position.

HORN Press the steering wheel pad.

The horn can be operated when the ignition is off.

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ASHTRAY (if equipped) Pull to open.

To empty, push the cover completely down and firmly extract the ashtray.

CUP HOLDER To reĆinstall the cup holder inserts after cleaning, push down on the insert so that the locating tip underneath the insert is inserted firmly into the locator hole. This will aid in retaining the insert in the cup holder.

POWER WINDOWS (if equipped) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close the windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

One touch down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, momentarily press the driver window control completely down then release. Press again to stop window operation.

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Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the rear power windows.

To lock out the rear window controls slide the control to the left. Slide the control to the right to restore the window controls.

MIRRORS

Interior rear view mirror To reduce glare when driving at night dip the mirror by pulling the lever to the rear.

Door mounted mirrors

Manually adjustable door mirrors Both door mirrors are adjustable from inside the vehicle.

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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The control can be swiveled and turned.

Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror, and clockwise to adjust the passenger's side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.

SPEED CONTROL (if equipped)

To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is travelling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the 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 set speed will be erased.

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

The control light in the instrument panel will illuminate.

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES will reĆengage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher speed • Press and hold SET ACC. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release SET ACC. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACC.

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

To set a lower speed • Press and hold COAST. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC or COAST.

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To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or

• depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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

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SUNROOF The power sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched on.

Always remove the ignition key when leaving children

alone in the vehicle in order to avoid the risk of injury through inadvertent operation of the electric sunroof.

The sunroof is operated by a switch located between the sun visors.

Note: When the sunroof is operated often during a short period of time, the system might become inoperable for a certain time to prevent damage due to overheating.

There are two ways of opening the sunroof - the rear of the sunroof lifts open or the sunroof opens from the front, sliding back under the roof. In order to change from one opening mode to the other, you have to close the sunroof first. The sunroof opens/closes when the switch is pressed.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a power sunroof, you may hear a buffeting noise at low speeds with the sunroof fully open. To reduce this noise, close the sunroof by approximately 2 inches (5 cm) or lower any of the side windows by a small amount.

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To open and close the sunroof • With the sunroof closed: Press

to open.

to lift the rear of the

Press sunroof. • With the rear of the sunroof partly lifted: Press sunroof further.

to lift the rear of the

to close the sunroof.

Press • With the sunroof partly open: Press

to open further.

Press

to close.

To open/close the sunroof automatically The sunroof can be opened or closed automatically. Briefly press either side of the switch to the second action point. Press again to stop. If the closed position is reached, the sunroof stops automatically. Movement can be interrupted by pressing the switch in any direction.

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Relearning function In case the sunroof does not close properly anymore, follow this relearning procedure: • Lift the rear of the sunroof as far as possible. Release the switch. • Press and hold the same switch again for 30 seconds until you see the sunroof move. • Release the switch and immediately press and hold it again. The sunroof will close, open fully and then close again. Do not release the switch before the sunroof has reached the closed position for the second time.

If the switch is not pressed continuously, the relearning function will be interrupted. Start the procedure once more from the beginning.

Safety mode If the system detects a malfunction, it enters a safety mode. The sunroof will move for only about 0.5 seconds at a time and then stop again. Close the sunroof by pressing the switch again when the sunroof stops moving. When the rear of the sunroof is lifted, lift the rear all the way and then close the sunroof. Have the system checked by your Ford Dealer immediately.

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AdvanceTracT Stability Enhancement System (if equipped) The AdvanceTracT system helps the driver maintain the stability and steerability of the vehicle. The system integrates the antiĆlock braking (ABS) and Traction ControlT systems with a yaw reduction feature, to further enhance the stability of the vehicle. The system shares many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the Traction ControlT and ABS systems.

AdvanceTracT constantly monitors the vehicle motion relative to the driver's intended course. This is done by using added sensors that compare the steering inputs from the driver with the actual motion of the vehicle. When there is a discrepancy between the driver's inputs and the vehicle motion, AdvanceTracT changes the force at each tire to help control the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to rotate excessively left or right, spin out, or slide sideways, the system will attempt to correct the excessive motion. If the vehicle does not respond to steering inputs, the system will attempt to alter the turning response of the vehicle.

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AdvanceTracT enhances stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction to control the vehicle. The benefits of the AdvanceTracT system are most noticeable when driving in wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency laneĆchange, the driver will better control of the vehicle.

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Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTracT include: • Taking a turn too fast • Evasively maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of ice • Changing lanes on a snowĆrutted road • Entering a snowĆfree road from a snowĆcovered side street • Entering a paved road from a gravel road • Hitting a curb while turning • Driving on slick surfaces During AdvanceTracT operation you may experience the following: • A rumble or grinding sound much like ABS • A slight deceleration or a reduction in the acceleration of the vehicle

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The AdvanceTracT indicator light will flash: • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal much like ABS. As with any vehicle equipped with fourĆwheel ABS, do not pump the brakes, but instead, press firmly on the pedal. • If your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during the event.

All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTracT operation.

The AdvanceTracT system defaults to ON when the engine is started. The system does not work when the vehicle is traveling backwards. In reverse, the ABS and Traction ControlT systems will continue to function.

The AdvanceTracT system continually monitors and checks all sensors used in improving the stability of the vehicle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the system checks itself.

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Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause

you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTracT event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road and that you may lose control of the vehicle. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

If you find yourself regularly experiencing

AdvanceTracT events, you are driving too fast for conditions, you should reduce your speed, and drive less aggressively. AdvanceTracT is limited by the laws of physics. It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver inputs for the conditions. The occurrence of an AdvanceTracT event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage.

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Switching off AdvanceTracT If you should become stuck in snow or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the AdvanceTracT system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to dig" the vehicle out or enable a successful rocking" maneuver. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle.

The AdvanceTracT light in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously when the system has been switched off. To reactivate the system, press the switch again or restart the vehicle.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the break pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

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LUGGAGE COVER

Coupe Detach the lifting straps on the liftgate. Release the cover at the sides and pull it out horizontally without tilting it.

Replace in reverse order. Make sure the cover is properly aligned when inserting it.

Wagon Pull out the roller cover and secure the retaining points. The cover can be removed completely by pressing inward on both ends of the support.

To prevent the possibility of injury, the luggage cover

must be properly attached to the mounting clips.

Do not place any objects on the luggage cover. They

may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.

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LUGGAGE RACK (if equipped) The maximum load is 100 kg (220 lb) on the luggage rack structure. The load must be placed directly on the luggage rack. The vehicle's roof panel is not designed to carry a load. When loading the luggage rack, it is recommended to evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Ensure that the load is securely fastened. Driving with items on the luggage rack will result in a deterioration in fuel economy. When rack is loaded, check tightness of rear adjusting thumbwheel before driving. Recheck tightness of rear thumbwheel at each refueling stop if rack is loaded.

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

LOCKS

Door locks All doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key on the driver's door. When inside the vehicle, all doors can be locked with the locking button on the driver's door and unlocked using the door handle.

To lock the passenger's door and the rear doors individually, depress the locking button and close the door when leaving the vehicle.

To operate the antiĆtheft alarm, refer to the appropriate section on the following pages.

Locks and Security

Press (Lock the door)

Pull (Open the door)

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Childproof rear door locks When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key vertical). Turn the key towards the center of the vehicle to disengage.

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM The central locking system can be activated from the driver's door. It operates only when the driver's door is closed. Other doors may still be open. It is activated from the outside with the key or from inside by depressing the locking button on the door handle.

The luggage compartment remains locked.

To prevent entry into any part of the vehicle (including the luggage compartment) during a journey (e.g. when stopping at traffic lights) you should drive with the doors locked.

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Autolocking The Autolocking feature locks all the doors when all doors are closed and the vehicle speed exceeds 4 mph (7 km/h).

To disable/enable the Autolocking feature, proceed as follows: • Turn the key to the ON/RUN position with the engine off. • Press the door unlock button three times and then turn the key to the OFF position. • Press the door unlock button three more times and then turn the key back to the ON/RUN position with the engine off. • A horn chirp will sound. Then press the unlock button once followed by the lock button once. • If a short horn chirp is produced, the autolock system is disabled. If a long chirp is produced, the autolock system is enabled. • Turn the key to the OFF position and another chirp will sound to verify that you are no longer in program mode. Repeat the procedure to the desired mode.

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Locks and Security

Power locking All of the vehicle's doors and the luggage compartment can be central locked/unlocked by pressing the interior power lock switch. Power locking/unlocking of the doors operates independent of the position of the ignition and of the vehicle's speed.

The power door lock switches are disabled 20 seconds after the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (if equipped) To open the luggage compartment, press the control.

The control does not function if the vehicle is traveling faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).

Interior luggage compartment release (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become trapped inside the luggage compartment.

All drivers are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

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Locks and Security

To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from the inside, pull the illuminated T" shaped handle and push open the door (lid). The material the handle is made of will glow in the darkness of the luggage compartment following a brief exposure to ambient light.

The T" shaped handle is located on the luggage compartment door (lid).

Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment

locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

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Locks and Security

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk can rise very quickly and cause injury or death to any living thing (animal, small child) entrapped in the trunk.

Sedans may be equipped with unlocking controls, which allow a means of escape by exiting through the folding rear seatback.

These are located near the upper front edge of the decklid opening, on each side of the opening.

Pull one or both of the unlocking controls and push the rear seatback forward.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • open the luggage compartment without a key. • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter antiĆtheft system. • operate the illuminated entry feature. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF or ACC positions. The personal alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

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Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The hazard flashers will flash.

To confirm the doors are locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The horn will chirp once and the hazard flashers will flash. If any door, or the luggage compartment is open, the horn will chirp twice to indicate that all the doors were locked but one or more doors are ajar.

If the vehicle is equipped with the perimeter antiĆtheft system, it will arm when the control is pressed the second time.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the antiĆtheft system (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate.

Press the control again within three seconds to unlock all doors.

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Note: After locking your vehicle with the key fob, if accidentally pressed, the doors will automatically relock after 45
seconds. Manually opening a door or the luggage compartment cancels this relock feature. For further information, refer to Unlocking the doors.

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Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to turn on the alarm. Press the control a second time to turn off the personal alarm. The personal alarm will also turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, or after 2 minutes of operation. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSĆ210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Opening the luggage compartment Press the control once to open the luggage compartment. This function will only work if the ignition is in the OFF/ACC position or the vehicle speed is less than 4
mph (7 kph). Be certain the luggage compartment is closed before driving your vehicle. The luggage compartment may appear closed, but it may not be latched. Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the luggage compartment or block rear view vision.

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Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type threeĆvolt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle.

A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

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Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle's memory, or you would like to purchase additional transmitters for your vehicle (up to four may be programmed into memory), take all your vehicle's remote transmitters either to your dealer or perform the programming procedure yourself. It will be necessary to reprogram all the remote transmitters to your vehicle at the same time while performing this service.

Programming procedure 1. Close all doors and fasten the seat belt to ensure conflicting chimes do not sound during programming. 2. Turn the ignition lock from OFF (2) to ON/RUN (3) at least 4 times in 6 seconds. 3. Switch off the ignition. Now the control module has entered the learning mode" for 10 seconds. This mode is indicated by a chime. 4. While the control module is in the learning mode", press and hold one of the buttons of the remote transmitter until a chime sounds. This indicates a new transmitter code has been successfully received. After each successful programming, another 10 second learning mode" is automatically entered, up to a maximum of four times. Another transmitter can now be programmed (repeat step 4).

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5. The system will leave the learning mode" after starting the ignition, if no new transmitter is programmed during the 10 seconds, or if 4 remotes have been programmed. After successful programming, only the new programmed transmitters will be accepted. Note that an incorrect programming procedure does not affect the stored codes.

6. After programming, the system can be checked by activating/ deactivating the remote locking functions.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps will illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s).

The illuminated entry system will automatically turn off the interior lights if the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, or if the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of illumination if all doors are closed.

Note that the illuminated entry system will not function if the dome lamp switch is in the OFF position.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The perimeter antiĆtheft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry.

Arming the system When armed, the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the hazard flashers and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the remote transmitter lock control. • Lock all doors with the key. If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 20 seconds.

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your key.

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SECURILOCKT PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a codedĆkey antiĆtheft system. Only the correct key will be able to start your vehicle. If your keys are lost or stolen, you must take your vehicle to your dealership for key reprogramming.

The SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle's engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLockT electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLockT key is read by the SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system. If the SecuriLockT key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLockT antiĆtheft system, the vehicle's engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLockT key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLockT key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle's engine will not operate.

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The SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system is not compatible with nonĆFord (aftermarket) remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects, electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second key on the same key ring as the coded key ignition key may cause vehicle starting issues. If present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key ignition key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key ignition key, but can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key ignition key is an approved Ford coded key ignition key. Spare SecuriLockT keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLockT keys for more information. If one or both of your SecuriLockT keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLockT keys to your dealership for reinitialization.

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Theft indicator When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or START, the theft indicator on the instrument panel will light for three seconds and then go out (indicates proper SecuriLockT system operation). If the key is in the ignition and the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Programming spare SecuriLockT keys Spare SecuriLockT keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLockT antiĆtheft system (up to a total of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLockT key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure.

To program a new SecuriLockT key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLockT keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLockT keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLockT key(s) programmed.

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Procedure to program spare SecuriLockT keys New SecuriLockT keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle.

Conventional (non SecuriLockT) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle.

The correct type of SecuriLockT key for your vehicle is identifiable by the alphanumeric characters stamped on the key blade. The SecuriLockT key identification for your vehicle is: one letter of the English alphabet followed by the number 1". For example, S1" or I1" on the key blade indicate you have the correct type of SecuriLockT key.) If the SecuriLockT key does not have this information stamped on the key blade, the key will not operate your vehicle.

You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLockT keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLockT key readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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Insert the first previously

1. programmed SecuriLockT key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF (1) to ON/RUN (3). (Maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second.)

2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLockT key from the ignition.

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLockT key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN. (Maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds.)

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLockT key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLockT key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN. (Maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second.) This step will program your new SecuriLockT key.

6. To program additional SecuriLockT key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.

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If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLockT key(s) will start the vehicle's engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument panel) will light for three seconds and then go out.

If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLockT key(s) will not operate the vehicle's engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLockT key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

Head restraints Front seat Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.

To raise: Pull the head restraint up.

To lower: Press the control on the leftĆhand stem and push the head restraint down.

To remove the head restraint, see your dealer or qualified technician.

Rear seat (if equipped) Rear head restraints can be removed altogether if the leftĆhand locking button is pressed.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT Front seats Lift the lever to slide the seat forward or backward.

Turn the control to adjust lumbar support (if equipped).

Turn the handle to adjust the height of the seat.

Lift the control to adjust the angle of the seatback.

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Tip/slide front seat (Coupe) Lift the control and fold the seatback forwards.

The seat can be slid forwards to allow easier entry to the rear seats. Slide the seat back and fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct click". The seatback will return to its original position. Rock the seat to ensure that the catch is securely engaged.

On three door models, front safety belts should be pulled backwards, overcoming their parking feature, to allow easier entry to the rear seats.

Do not place any objects behind the seat which could

prevent the engagement of the seat lock.

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Folding the rear seat cushion forward Lift the seat cushion and pull it forward.

When returning the seats back to their original

positions, make sure the safety restraints will function properly and are positioned in front of the seat back.

Folding the rear seatback forward Coupe and wagon Remove the head restraints (if equipped) of the rear seats and stow them on the floor behind the front seats.

Push the unlocking control on the rear seatback and fold the rear seatback forward.

Sedan Remove the head restraints (if equipped) of the rear seats and stow them on the floor behind the front seats.

Pull one or both of the unlocking controls in the luggage compartment and fold the rear seatback forward.

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Returning the rear seatback to an upright position Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct click". Do not place any objects behind the seat which could prevent the seat from locking.

Make sure the safety restraints will function

properly and are positioned in front of the seatback. Reinstall the head restraints (if equipped).

Note that the center rear seat belt cannot be pulled out until the seatback has latched completely.

Folding the seat cushion and seatback forwards Pull the loop between the respective seat cushion and seatback, and fold the seat cushion on that side forward.

Remove the head restraint(s) (if equipped) of the rear seat, and fold the seatback forward.

Stow the head restraint(s) in the plastic retainers provided in the now upright underside of the seat cushion, as shown on the decal.

When returning the seats to their original positions, make sure the seat belts will function properly and are positioned in front of the seatback.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.

Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dualĆstage air bag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and backĆup tone. • The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights.

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How does the personal safety system work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle's safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dualĆstage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and nearĆfrontal collisions, not rollovers, sideĆimpacts, or rearĆimpacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dualĆstage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of air bag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderateĆseverity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints system (SRS) section in this chapter.

Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dualĆstage air bags and safety belt pretensioners.

Driver’s seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dualĆstage air bag based on seat position, modifing the level of restraint as appropriate for smaller drivers.

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Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety restraints section in this chapter.

Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the air bags.

Front safety belt energy management retractors The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant's forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of forceĆrelated injuries to the occupant's chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety restraints section in this chapter.

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Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a backĆup tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster section. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

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When are the front air bags and pretensioners deployed? Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and nearĆfrontal collisions, not rollover, sideĆimpacts, or rearĆimpacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the occupant conditions or crash severity were not appropiate to activate these safety devices.

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Safety restraints precautions

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

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

Always transport children 12 years old and under in

the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while

the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

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

Reclining the seat back can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside