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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the information display. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
As required
Every 60000 miles (96000 km)
Using a car-top carrier Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart. Change manual transmission fluid.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
As required
Inspect frequently, service as required Every 60000 miles (96000 km)
livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. Replace spark plugs.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as required Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Change engine oil and filter.* Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six months Every 50000 miles (80000 km) *Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Change manual transmission fluid.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
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EXCEPTIONS California fuel filter replacement: If the vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service. Hot climate oil change intervals: Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers). If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil change service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change
Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km) (whichever comes first)
After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km)
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Index
911 Assist™ ......................345, 420
ABS (see Brakes) .....................174
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................398
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............334
Accessing your calendar ..........419
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................358
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................336
Accessory delay ..........................99
Active call menu options .........334
Active Park Assist .....................181
Adding (pairing) a phone ........406
Advanced menu options ...343, 365
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................343
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 52
Air cleaner filter .......245–246, 295
Air conditioning ........................124
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............124
Air filter .....................................246
Ambient mood/lighting .......96, 426
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................386
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................237
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................174
Anti-theft system ........................81
arming the system ..............81, 83
disarming a triggered system ..83
AppLink™ .................................353
Audio system
Single CD ........305, 307, 309, 311
Audio system
(see Radio) ........305, 307, 309, 311
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding ............................240
fluid, checking ........................240
fluid, refill capacities ..............292
fluid, specification ..................292
Selectshift (SST) ....................166
Auxiliary Input Jack .................394
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..322
Auxiliary powerpoint ................144
A/V inputs ..........................324, 402
Axle
refill capacities ........................292
Battery .......................................242
acid, treating emergencies .....242
jumping a disabled battery ....212
maintenance-free ....................242
replacement, specifications ...295
servicing ..................................242
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................173
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anti-lock ...................................174
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................174
brake warning light ................174
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacities ..............292
fluid, specifications .................292
lubricant specifications ..........292
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................167
Capacities for refilling fluids ....292
Cargo area shade ......................195
CD ......................305, 307, 309, 311
CD player ..........................303, 397
CD voice commands .................398
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................285
Changing the air filter ..............246
Child safety restraints ................28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................37
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........377
Cleaning your vehicle ...............255
engine compartment ..............257
instrument panel ....................259
interior .....................................259
plastic parts ............................256
washing ....................................255
waxing .....................................257
wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................258
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........124
Climate voice commands .........437
Clock ..................305, 307, 309, 424
Clutch
operation while driving ..........169
recommended shift speeds ....169
Console ......................................145
overhead ..................................145
Coolant ......................................237
checking and adding ..............237
refill capacities ........................292
specifications ..........................292
Customer Assistance ................209
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................300
Getting roadside assistance ...209
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
Defrost ...............................124, 126
rear window ............................131
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................240
engine oil .................................236
Display settings .........................425
Driving under special
conditions ..................................168
through water .........................207
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Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................126
Eco Mode ..................................192
Electronic message center .......111
Electronic stability control
......177
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................212
running out of fuel .................156
Emission control system ..........161
End user license agreement ....450
Engine ........................................291
cleaning ...................................257
coolant .....................................237
idle speed control ...................242
lubrication specifications .......292
refill capacities ........................292
service points ..........................235
Engine block heater .................151
Engine fan .................................235
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ................295
refill capacities ........................292
specifications ..........................292
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
Fluid capacities .........................292
Fog lamps ....................................94
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................179
Fuel
capacity ...................................292
choosing the right fuel ...........155
filler funnel
.............................156
filling your vehicle with fuel ..158
filter, specifications ........241, 295
fuel pump shut-off ..................210
octane rating ...........................156
quality ......................................155
running out of fuel .................156
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................153
Fuel and distance
computer ...........................114–115
outside temperature
indicator ..........................114–115
to empty indicator ..........114–115
trip distance ....................114–115
trip/reset button .............114–115
Fuel - flex fuel
vehicle (FFV) ....................153, 155
Fuses ..........................223–224, 230
Gauges .......................................105
odometer .........................114–115
trip odometer ..................114–115
Fan, Engine Cooling .................235
Fleet MyKey programming ........66
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....153
Floor mats .................................208
Hazard flashers .........................210
HD Radio™ ...............................389
Headlamps
aiming ......................................247
bulb specifications ..................254
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flash to pass ..............................91
high beam .................................91
replacing bulbs ...............248–249
Head restraints .........................135
Heated steering wheel ..............436
Heating ..............................124, 126
Help ............................................435
Hill start assist ..........................171
Hood ..........................................234
How to use voice commands ...381
Ignition .......................................147
Illuminated visor mirror ...........102
Information displays .................111
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................163
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................259
cluster ......................................106
Intelligent Access Key ................59
Jack ............................................285
positioning ...............................285
storage .....................................285
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....334
Jump-starting your vehicle ......212
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
Keys .......................................58, 81
positions of the ignition .........147
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................254
fog lamps ...................................94
headlamps, flash to pass ..........91
interior lamps ...........................94
replacing bulbs ...............248–249
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator ..106
Listening to music ....................384
Load limits .................................195
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................33
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........292
Lug nuts ....................................290
Making and receiving calls .......406
Manual transmission .................169
fluid capacities ........................292
lubricant specifications ..........292
reverse .....................................170
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................406
Map icons ..................................446
Map mode ..................................444
Map preferences .......................443
Map updates ..............................447
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Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................363
Message center .........................111
warning messages ...................115
Mirrors .................................99, 101
fold away .................................100
side view mirrors (power) .......99
Moon roof ..................................103
Motorcraft® parts .............255, 295
MyFord Touch™ system ..........374
MyKey ..........................................66
Navigation features ...................439
Navigation voice commands ....448
Notifications ..............................419
Octane rating ............................156
Pairing other phones ........331, 406
Pairing your phone ...................405
Pairing your phone for the first
time ....................................330, 405
Parental MyKey programming ...66
Park Assist ................................181
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................295
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................342
Phone redial ..............................336
Phone settings ..................409, 431
Phone voice commands ............411
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................361
POI categories ...........................440
Point of Interest (POI) .............440
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................224
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................99
Powerpoint ................................144
Power steering ..........................193
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacity ................292
fluid, specifications .................292
Power Windows ...........................97
Privacy information ..........327, 380
Push button start system .........147
Putting a call on/off hold .........334
Quick touch buttons .................447
Radio ..................305, 307, 309, 311
AM/FM .....................................386
Single CD ........305, 307, 309, 311
Radio reception .........................303
Radio voice commands .............388
Rear view camera
display ................................185, 426
Rear window defroster .....124, 126
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491
Receiving a text
message .............................338, 409
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................223–224
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....73–74
opening the trunk .....................74
replacing the batteries .............60
Roadside assistance ..................209
Route preferences ....................443
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................36, 39
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
Safety information ............326, 378
Safety restraints ..............36–37, 39
Belt-Minder® ............................39
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................36–37
for children ...............................24
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................297
Satellite Radio ...........................392
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............474
SD card ......................324, 398, 439
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................36
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
heated ......................................141
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........358
Sending new text messages .....408
Setting a destination ................439
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................439
Settings ......................................424
Setting the
clock ...................305, 307, 309, 424
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............392
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................393
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................416
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................417
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs, specifications .......295
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................292
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Stability system .........................177
Starting your vehicle ................148
jump starting ..........................212
push button start system .......147
Steering wheel ............................84
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................84
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......401
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................401
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................353
SYNC® customer
support ..............................326, 378
SYNC® Services ................350, 412
System settings .........................427
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ........124, 126, 436
Text messaging .................337, 408
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....338, 340
Tilt steering wheel ......................84
Tires ...........................264–265, 285
alignment ................................278
care ..........................................264
changing ..........................285, 287
checking the pressure ............274
inflating ...................................272
label .........................................271
replacing ..................................276
rotating ....................................279
safety practices .......................278
sidewall information ...............267
snow tires and chains ............279
spare tire .................................285
terminology .............................266
tire grades ...............................265
treadwear ........................265, 274
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................436
Towing .......................................202
recreational towing .................203
trailer towing ..........................202
wrecker ....................................202
Traction control ........................175
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................350
Traffic preferences ...................443
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....167
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................240
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............292
lubricant specifications ..........292
Trunk .....................................78–79
remote release ..........................74
..................................94
Turn signal
USB port ....................323–324, 398
Using privacy mode ..................334
Vehicle health report ........348, 422
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................296
Vehicle loading ..........................195
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................356
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................332
Voice recognition ......................380
Warning lights (see Lights) .....106
Washer fluid ......................241–242
Water, Driving through .............207
Windows
power .........................................97
rear wiper/washer .............89, 245
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding
fluid ..................................241–242
replacing wiper blades ...244–245
Wrecker towing .........................202
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Introduction
Child Safety
17
Child seat positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Safety Belts
34
Fastening the safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Safety belt-minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Personal Safety System
43
Supplementary Restraints System
44
Driver and passenger airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Airbag disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Keys and Remote Control
57
General information on radio frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Replacing a lost key or remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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MyKey
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Settings, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Creating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
System status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Remote start, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Troubleshooting, MyKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Locks
73
Locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Trunk release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Interior luggage compartment release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Security
81
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Steering Wheel
84
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Wipers and Washers
88
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Rear-window wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Lighting
91
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Autolamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Instrument lighting dimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Headlamp exit delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Daytime running lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Ambient lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
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Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Interior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Instrument Cluster
105
Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Warning lamps and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Audible warnings and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Information Displays
111
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Information messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Climate Control
124
Manual heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Dual automatic temperature control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Seats
134
Sitting in the correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Manual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Power seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Auxiliary Power Points
144
Storage Compartments
145
Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
146
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Keyless starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Fuel and Refueling
153
Fuel quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Running out of fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Transmission
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Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Brakes
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Traction Control
175
Traction Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Stability Control
176
AdvanceTrac® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Parking Aids
178
Sensing system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Active park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Rear-view camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
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Cruise Control
190
Driving Aids
192
Eco Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Load Carrying
195
Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Towing
202
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Recreational towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Driving Hints
206
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Roadside Emergencies
209
Getting roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Fuel cut-off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Jump-starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Customer Assistance
215
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Fuses
223
Changing a fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Fuse specification chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
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Maintenance
233
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Opening and closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Under hood overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Engine oil check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Engine coolant check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Automatic transmission fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Brake fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Fuel filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Washer fluid check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Changing the vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Checking the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Air filter(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Adjusting the headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Removing a headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Bulb specification chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Vehicle Care
255
Cleaning products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Waxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Repairing minor paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Cleaning the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens . . . . . . .259
Cleaning leather seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Cleaning the alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
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Wheels and Tires
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Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Changing a road wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Wheel lug nut torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Capacities and Specifications
291
Engine drivebelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Maintenance product specifications and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Vehicle certification label
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Transmission code designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Accessories
298
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298
Extended Service Plan
300
Audio System
303
AM/FM stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
AM/FM/CD with SYNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
AM/FM stereo with single CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Satellite radio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Auxiliary input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
SYNC®
325
Pairing your phone for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
911 Assist™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Vehicle Health Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
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MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)
374
Voice recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Listening to music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Phone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424
Climate features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436
Navigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
Appendices
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Scheduled Maintenance
469
Normal scheduled maintenance and log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474
Index
486
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
A. Right-hand side B. Left-hand side
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Safety alert
Symbol Description See Owner’s Manual
Symbol Description
Anti-lock braking system Battery acid
Battery
Avoid smoking, flames, or sparks Brake fluid – non petroleum base Check fuel cap
Child seat tether anchor
Engine air filter
Engine oil
Fasten safety belt
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Cruise control
Engine coolant
Explosive gas
Front airbag
Child seat lower anchor
Do not open when hot
Engine coolant temperature Fan warning
Front fog lamps
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Symbol Description Fuel pump reset
Heated rear window
Lighting control
Panic alarm
Power steering fluid
Service engine soon
Windshield defrost and demist
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Symbol Description
Symbol Description
Hazard warning flasher Jack
Maintain correct fluid level Parking brake system
Power window lockout Stability control
Fuse compartment
Interior luggage compartment release Low tire pressure warning Parking aid system
Power windows front and rear Side airbag
Windshield washer and wiper
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities
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may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC® Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See the SYNC® chapter for more information.
buckled/fastened;
and/or the brake pedal;
Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator • How fast the vehicle was travelling; • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, Directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
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and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNC® or its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose
to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash
involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates
to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911
operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If
you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the
911 Assist feature. See your SYNC® chapter for more
information.
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS
technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s
current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”), only to help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do
not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not
activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC® chapter
for more information.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Note: Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more information.
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you
acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through
Ford Credit, thank you for your business.
For your convenience, we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well
as help manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access to
Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this owner’s manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development, we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
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Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual.
Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this owner’s manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This owner’s manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. See this owner’s manual for all other required information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford
recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician (CPST) and consulting your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and
properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station
and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the
internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local
St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, or locate
your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John
Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1–800–333–0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety
seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an
increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child size, height, weight, or age
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).
Infants or toddlers
Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child size, height, weight, or age
Recommended restraint type Use a belt-positioning booster seat.
Small children
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright. • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (12) years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System in the Supplementary Restraints System chapter for more information.
toddlers in the United States and Canada.
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CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If
you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to
determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child’s height, age or weight, or does not properly fit the child, may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or
death in a crash.
WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
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WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Restraint Type
Combined weight of child and child seat
Use any attachment method as indicated
below by X.
Safety belt only
LATCH (lower anchors only)
LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
Safety belt and top tether anchor
Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)
Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Rear- facing child seat Rear- facing child seat Forward- facing child seat Forward- facing child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints.
Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)
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BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight (8), a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when the child is seated without a booster seat.
• Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?
• Can the child sit without
slouching?
• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
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Types of Booster Seats
• Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.
• High back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.
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Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s hips.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
Child Seats
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If
you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear
seat whenever possible.
WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
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When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This
the upright position.
vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward-facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear-facing child seat.
1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.