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2012 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

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To erase programming on the Car2U威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outside Car2U威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly. The indicator lights are located directly above the buttons. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release your fingers from the buttons. The codes for all buttons are erased. If you sell your vehicle equipped with the Car2U威 system, it is recommended that you erase the programming for security reasons. FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes and modifications to the Car2U威 system transmitter by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the equipment.


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WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal


area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • Always make sure that the floor mats are properly attached to the retention posts in the carpet that are supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must be properly secured to both retention posts to ensure mats do not shift out of position. • Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle foot well that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of already installed floor mats. Floor mats should always rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and not another floor mat or other covering. Additional floor mats or any other covering will reduce the pedal clearance and potentially interfere with pedal operation. • Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning or replacement. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.


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WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.


CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED) Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window when the top is lowered.


Lowering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows down. The windows will automatically lower when lowering or raising the top. The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: Lowering the convertible top when the top material is wet may cause mold or mildew. To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Key must be in the on position. It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine is running when lowering the top to prevent draining the battery. 2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready to receive the top. Check the convertible top outer surface to be sure it is free of leaves and debris.


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Note: The latch handles must be pulled downward fully to allow the latch to fully rotate into the open position. 3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header by pulling each latch handle down and then rotating the latch to the rear until it clears the header.


Note: If the top has not been lowered for some time and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it. 4. Press the convertible top switch on the overhead console and hold until the windows are completely down and the top is completely stored.


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Installation of the boot (if equipped) Be sure the boot is secure on the vehicle before driving.


1. Install the boot on the vehicle by hooking the boot retaining clips on the back panel. 2. Install the boot on the right side tucking in the front part of the boot in the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side. 3. Install the boot on the left side tucking in the front part of the boot in the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side. 4. Tuck the boot corners behind the shoulder belts. 5. Secure the boot straps on the rear seat hooks behind the rear seat. Note: Improper installation can result in loss and/or damage of the boot while driving.


WARNING: Always secure the retaining clips and boot straps on the vehicle or the boot may come loose while driving.


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1. Position the boot right-side up and fold each side of the boot inward.


2. Turn the boot upside down and fold the left side of the boot inward.


3. Fold the right side inward and secure the boot with the strap. Stow the boot in the trunk.


Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph (5 km/h).


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To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Key must be in the on position. It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine is running when raising the top to prevent draining the battery. 2. Press the convertible top switch, holding it until the windows lower completely and the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header. 3. You can release the convertible top switch to open both latch handles before the top meets the windshield header. Note: Make sure the latch handles are pulled down fully for hand clearance and are swung to the fully open position. Note: If the top has been in the down position for an extended period or if the temperature is low, the top material may shrink a small amount. Pull down on the latch handles and at the center grip in the header to fasten the top. 4. Continue to use the convertible top switch to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. Note: The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header. Note: The latch handles must be pulled downwards fully to allow the latch to fully rotate into the closed position. 5. Secure the driver’s side latch first, then secure the passenger side. Pull down firmly on the latch handles before rotating them into the windshield header until they reach the full forward position. Pull down on the latch handles and at the center grip in the header to fasten the top. Press the latch handles up into the stowed position once the latch is rotated into the full forward position. 6. Raise the rear windows first and then raise the front windows. 94


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ROLLER BLIND SUN SHADE (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle is equipped with a glass roof, the roller blind sun shade will cover the glass roof inside your vehicle. Use the center-mounted cup handle to slide the shade open or closed.


INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release button is located on the instrument panel. Press the button to unlatch the trunk.


Interior trunk control lockout (convertible vehicles only) This feature helps prevent unauthorized access to the trunk when the convertible top is open, by disabling the interior trunk control. This is useful when you want to leave the convertible top open, but still prevent access to the trunk. To operate this feature (the vehicle must be off and accessory power delay not active): Lock the vehicle using the integrated keyhead transmitter or the power door lock switch. The interior trunk control will now be disabled. To enable the interior trunk control: • use the integrated keyhead transmitter to unlock the vehicle, • or turn the ignition on. The interior trunk control will now work normally.


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KEYS Your vehicle may be equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs). The key blade functions as a programmed key which starts the vehicle and unlocks/locks all the doors. The transmitter portion functions as the remote entry transmitter.


Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer supplied IKTs, replacement IKTs are available through your authorized dealer. Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired. Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency. For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system section later in this chapter. Note: Your vehicle’s IKTs were issued with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. It is recommended that you keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.


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MYKEY姞 The MyKey威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey威. The key will remain restricted until MyKey威 is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “administrator key” or admin key. The admin key can be used to create a MyKey威, program optional MyKey威 settings, and clear the MyKey威 feature. When the MyKey威 feature is enabled the user can use system check in the message center to see how many MyKeys威 and admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle has been driven with the MyKey威 active. MyKey威 restricted features Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed • Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder威 is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder威 operation.


• Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km). • The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: reverse sensing system, blind spot information system (BLIS威) with cross traffic alert and collision warning system.


Optional settings – these settings can be changed • Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached 80 mph (130 km/h).


• Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded. • The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the audio system display when attempting to exceed the limited volume.


• The AdvanceTrac威 system cannot be turned off. When this optional setting is on, the MyKey威 user will not be able to deactivate the system. Note: It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac威 system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand.


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Create a MyKey威 To program MyKey威 on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that you want to make a MyKey威 into the ignition. For vehicles equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access key in the backup slot; see the Driving chapter for the location of the backup slot. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed. 2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed. MyKey威 is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey威 Optional Settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey威 with Remote Start Systems section. Note: The MyKey威 can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to clear the MyKey威 programming. To clear all MyKeys威 go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey威 section. Programming MyKey威 Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey setup menus. The first menu shown is:


MYKEY MAX MPH <80 MPH> OFF


3. If you don’t want to change the maximum speed setting, press the SETUP button to display the next menu. The remaining menus appear as follows with the default settings shown: MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON .


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5. Press SETUP to enter your choice. The next optional setting will be displayed. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional settings. Clear MyKey威 To reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys, do the following: 1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey威 system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey威 parameters: • MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey威 is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey威 is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey威. If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey威 system has been recently cleared.


• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys威 are


programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey威.


• # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.


Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey威 system warnings displays. Using MyKey威 with remote start systems MyKey威 is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system.


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Vehicles equipped with traditional keys: When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges. Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys should program the remote start system as a MyKey威 in addition to the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey威. To program the remote start system as MyKey威, do the following: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob. 3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Create a MyKey威 section. Vehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start) • It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKey威 on


vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start). Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key. When the vehicle is started using remote start, the system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have administrative privileges. When you restart the engine, the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey威 driver depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle.


Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey威 system status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey威 system status section. Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to program all ’real’ keys as MyKeys威, in which case, you will need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob. 3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey威 section.


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Troubleshooting Condition Can’t create a MyKey威


Cannot program the MyKey威 optional settings


Cannot clear MyKey威


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Potential Causes • Key in the ignition is already a MyKey威. • Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key). • Intelligent access key (if equipped) not in the backup slot — for vehicles with push button start. •SecuriLock威 Passive Anti-Theft System is disabled or in unlimited mode. • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Key in the ignition is a MyKey威 • No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威 section. • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Key in the ignition is a MyKey威 • No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威 section. • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey威. Refer to MyKey威 with remote start systems section.


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Condition Lost the only admin key


Lost any key


I accidentally programmed all keys as MyKeys威


No MyKey威 function with intelligent access key (push button start) (if equipped)


MyKey威 programmed total includes one additional key


Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key


MyKey威 miles do not accumulate


Potential Causes • Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer. • For programming spare keys, refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter. • Vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section to reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys. • An admin key is present at vehicle start• No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威 section • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey威. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • MyKey威 is not being used by the intended user. • MyKey威 system has been recently cleared.


POWER DOOR LOCKS The power door lock controls are located on the driver and front passenger door panels.


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Press the doors. Press the doors.


control to unlock all


control to lock all


Locking and unlocking with keys Your vehicle’s keys are designed to lock and unlock the driver’s door, as well as open the trunk. • The driver’s door is unlocked when the key is inserted in the driver


door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position. The driver’s door is locked when the key is inserted in the driver door key cylinder and turned to the lock position.


Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with active anti-theft system, locking the driver door with the key does not lock the passenger door. Use the power door lock control or manually lock the passenger door to ensure the vehicle is properly secured.


Smart locks This feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition. The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key or using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter.


Autolock (if equipped) The autolock feature will automatically lock all vehicle doors when: • all doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manual transmission, the parking brake should not be engaged) and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).


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and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and


The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are three methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • performing the power door lock control procedure, or • performing the message center procedure. Refer to Message center in


the Instrument Cluster chapter.


Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the active anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and all vehicle doors are closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. The ignition must be off to begin sequence. 2. Turn the ignition to the on position. 3. Press the power door unlock control three times. 4. Turn the ignition from the on to the off position. 5. Press the power door unlock control three times. 6. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp. 7. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 104


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Autounlock (if equipped) The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being


off or accessory position; and


turned to the off or accessory position.


Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are three methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • by using the power door unlock/lock sequence, • by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message


center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.


Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.


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6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE 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 locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.


WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage


compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.


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WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.


REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.


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doors.


doors.


The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle • remotely lock all the vehicle • remotely open the trunk. • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the active • operate the illuminated entry


anti-theft system.


feature.


and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior


The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position. The panic feature operates with the key in the off position. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL integrated keyhead transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Press lamps will illuminate. 2. Press passenger door. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the on position. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position. 108


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Two-stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously controls on the IKT for four seconds (disabling pressing the two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled.


and


Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. The turn signal lamps will illuminate. Note: The interior lamps will turn off (unless the dome lamp control is in the full-up position), and the turn signal lamps will flash if all doors, trunk and hood (if equipped with active anti-theft system) are closed. If the vehicle is not equipped with the active anti-theft system, the turn signal lamps will flash if all doors, trunk and hood are closed. The parking lamps will illuminate. and release again within three seconds to confirm that all 2. Press the doors, trunk and hood are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the turn signal lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors, trunk or hood (if equipped with active anti-theft system) are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash. If the vehicle is not equipped with the active anti-theft system, the horn will make two quick chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash if either door or the trunk are not closed.


Car finder twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.


to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn signal


Sounding a panic alarm Press and interior lamps will flash for a maximum of approximately three again or turn the ignition to the accessory or on minutes. Press position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time-out in approximately three minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position.


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Opening the trunk Press • Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your


twice to open the trunk.


vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver’s rear view.


The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition is in any position. However, if the ignition is in the on position and the vehicle is in motion, the trunk will not open if the vehicle is moving 3 mph (5 km/h) or faster. In the event of battery failure, you can open the trunk on the convertible by using your master key in the key cylinder between the seat cushion located in the back seat on the driver’s side.


Replacing the battery


The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IA key) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot near the key ring to remove the battery cover (1). Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasket (2) from the transmitter if it does not come off with battery cover. 3. Remove the old battery (3). Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 110


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5. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT or IA key to become de-programmed from your vehicle. They should operate normally after battery replacement.


Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system section of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself.


Illuminated entry The interior lamps and turn signal lamps illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the integrated keyhead transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated exit • When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the


ignition, the interior dome lamp and the turn signal lamps will illuminate.


The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and: • 25 seconds elapse, or • the key is inserted in the ignition.


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Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position and a door is left open, and in 30 minutes if the dome lamp control is left on and the ignition has been turned to the off position. The battery saver will also shut off the trunk lamps in 30 minutes if the trunk is left open.


SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters; additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer. Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.


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Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock威 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for


three seconds, then turn off to indicate normal system functionality.


If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock威 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.


Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position.


Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or


flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.


Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.


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Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.


Programming spare keys You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both the engine immobilizer key code and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle. Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. Tips: • Only use integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) or standard • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible.


• If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.


SecuriLock威 keys.


Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 114


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6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter). The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and/or will not operate the remote entry features. The theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.


ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The active anti-theft system is designed to warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle and is also designed to help prevent the unwanted towing of the vehicle. When the vehicle is locked and armed, the active anti-theft system monitors the following: • Doors • Hood • Trunk • Movement inside the vehicle • Change in vehicle inclination Note: The active anti-theft system includes a motion detection system which monitors the passenger cabin and a vehicle incline sensor which detects changes in vehicle attitude.


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The interior motion detection and vehicle incline sensing systems will operate only when the vehicle is locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter or when using the power door lock control with the accompanying door open and all doors then become closed. For convertible vehicles, the convertible top must be in the fully closed and latched position for the interior motion sensing system to arm. If you lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door key cylinder, the system will monitor the doors, trunk, and hood but the interior motion sensing and vehicle incline sensing will not arm. Do not arm the interior motion detection system if movement within the vehicle is likely to occur. Additionally, do not arm the vehicle incline sensing system when the vehicle is in transport. For proper operation of the interior motion detection system, ensure all windows are closed prior to arming the system. This will help prevent accidental alarm activation due to external influences and ensure proper interior motion detection. Additionally, the interior motion sensing system will not arm if either door or the trunk is ajar. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL integrated keyhead transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.


Arming the system When armed, the active anti-theft system is designed to notify you of an unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry or towing occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and interior lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your • Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or • Lock the driver door with the key in the key lock cylinder (this will


passenger door is open and then becomes closed.


integrated keyhead transmitter.


not however arm the interior motion or vehicle incline sensing systems).


There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes armed.


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Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown. If any closure is not properly closed the turn signal lamps will not flash and that closure will not be armed.


your integrated keyhead transmitter.


Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion of • Turn ignition to the on position with a valid programmed SecuriLock威 • Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed.


key or integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT).


• Use a key in the driver’s door to unlock the vehicle. Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state. Note: Unlocking the trunk inhibits the motion sensing system but the system continues to monitor the doors, hood and vehicle incline. Once the trunk becomes closed the motion sensing system will rearm. Triggering the anti-theft system The armed system will be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the trunk is opened without using the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT or key in driver door cylinder. • The ignition is turned to the on position with an invalid • The vehicle is towed/inclined. • Motion is detected in the interior passenger compartment.


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FRONT SEATS


WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal


injuries in the event of a collision.


WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.


WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped


behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.


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


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


Head restraints


Non-adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with front row outboard non-adjustable head restraints.


WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in


and/or operate the vehicle, until the seatback is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the seatback while the vehicle is in motion.


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The non-adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed foam covering over the upper structure of the seatback.


Properly adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position, so that the head restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable.


WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.


The adjustable head restraints consist of: • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove


button (3),


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To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint.


3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint.


Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.


WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted


when the seat is occupied.


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To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position.


2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint.


To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.


Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.


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WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly.


Titling head restraints (if equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position.


After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivoting it forward again will then release it to the rearward, un-tilted position.


Adjusting the manual seats (if equipped)


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


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


Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.


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Pull lever up to adjust the angle of the seatback.


Four-way seat adjust (driver side only) Pump the handle upwards to raise the cushion and pump downward to lower the cushion to the desired location.


Adjusting the power seats (if equipped)


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


WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.


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


WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal


injuries in the event of a collision.


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WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.


WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system.


The power seat control is located on the outboard side of the seat (illustration shows the driver’s seat).


Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.


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Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.


Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.


Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the top of the driver’s seat side shield. Press one side of the control to increase lower back firmness. Press the other side of the control to decrease lower back firmness.


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Heated seats (if equipped)


WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord


injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury.


The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position. Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the


seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.


The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. To operate the heated seats: • Press control to activate. • Press again to deactivate.


Rear seat entry/exit Use the seatback release to fold the back of the front seat forward for rear seat access. This release handle is located on the upper back of the front seat. The seatback locks automatically when returned to the normal position.


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Use the recliner handle to return the seatback to the desired position.


REAR SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)


Non-adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard non-adjustable head restraints. The head restraints can be rotated forward to improve rear vision when there are no rear occupants.


WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.


The non-adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam • and a rotation button (2),


and structure (1),


Properly adjust the head restraint to an upright driving/riding position by lifting up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position.


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Press the button to rotate the head restraint forward in order to improve rear vision when there are no rear seat occupants.


2nd row seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks (coupe only) can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, be sure the head restraint is in the upright position, pull the strap to release the seatback and then fold the seatback down.


When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. Pull down on the seatback to ensure that it has latched.


WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped


behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.


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Rear seat delete (if equipped)


WARNING: In a collision, passengers who are unbelted are significantly more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not


allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.


This is not a seating position. Persons or child seats cannot be placed in the rear of vehicles with the rear seat delete option.


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 airbag-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 dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver’s seat position sensor. • Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, 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 conditions. A collection of crash sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM may activate the safety belt pretensioners and/or either none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags 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 airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints (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 dual-stage airbags 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 dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting 130


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very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.


WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air


bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.


WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.


The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and side airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of airbag(s) after a collision. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraints (SRS) section of this chapter. 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 airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions. This helps increase the


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effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard 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 force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 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 airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, 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 • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat


turned on.


periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.


SAFETY BELT SYSTEM


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


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


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WARNING: 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.


WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air


bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.


WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.


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


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


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


WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.


WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.


WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an


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Combination lap and shoulder belts The presenter arm (available on the coupe only) is intended to improve access to the safety belt and to allow access to the rear seat. Rotate the presenter arm toward the front of the vehicle until it locks into place. This allows easier access to the front safety belt for the front seat occupant. To access the second row seats, rotate the arm back to its original position against the trim panel.


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


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


WARNING: The center of the rear seat is NOT designed as a seating position and is not equipped with safety belts. The


LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center. Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a collision.


Restraint of pregnant women


WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the


safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See figure below.


Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.


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Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out.


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


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


WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized


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


WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking


retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.


Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management


feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.


• This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.


Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body at the start of the crash.


WARNING: The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be


replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, side airbags, and safety belt pretensioners.


Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.


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Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.


WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.


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


Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position...


The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.


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


Belt-Minder姞 The Belt-Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled. The Belt-Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. 138


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Then... The Belt-Minder威 feature will not activate.


Both the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder威 feature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the Belt-Minder威 warnings have expired (warnings for approximately five minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder威 feature. If... The driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...


The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.


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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events”


Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25
miles (40 km) of home. We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4
times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.


“I’m not going far”


“Belts are uncomfortable”


“I was in a hurry”


“Safety belts don’t work”


“Traffic is light”


“Belts wrinkle my clothes”


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


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Reasons given... “I have an airbag”


“I’d rather be thrown clear”


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


WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder威 chime. To


do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbag system.


Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. Note: If you are using MyKey威, the Belt-Minder威 cannot be disabled. Also, if the Belt-Minder威 has been previously disabled, it will be re-enabled during the use of MyKey威. Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and security chapter. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder威 features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The gearshift is in neutral (manual transmission) • The ignition switch is in the off position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled


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WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder威, this system is designed to improve your chances of


being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the Belt-Minder威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle.


1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one minute). • Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt


warning light turns off.


3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be


turned on for three seconds.


4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder威 feature for that seating position if it


is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds.


• This will enable the Belt-Minder威 feature for that seating position if it


is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again.


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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)


Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.


WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air


bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.


WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.


WARNING: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches


(25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.


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WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other


injuries.


pedals comfortably.


To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.


WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Contact your


authorized dealer as soon as possible.


WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure


and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.


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Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.


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 all the way back.


How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work? The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation. The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front airbags are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.


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The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium

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