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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a GlanceInterior, exterior views and part identification of your Ford.

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Essential Safety EquipmentUse of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraintsystems and SRS air bags.

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Knowing Your FordExplanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts.

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Before Driving Your FordImportant information about driving your Ford.

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Driving Your FordExplanation of instruments and controls.

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Interior ComfortUse of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem.

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In Case of an EmergencyHelpful information on what to do in an emergency.

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Maintenance and CareHow to keep your Ford in top condition.

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Customer InformationImportant consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

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SpecificationsTechnical information about your Ford.

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1 Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Ford.

Instrument panel and Interior Overview .................................... 1-2

Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4

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The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle.

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-31

Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-42

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-43

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Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-12

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-40

Rear air conditioner main switch ....................................................................... page 6-10

Remote free-wheel (RFW) switch ..................................................................... page 5-15

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-24

Lighting control/Direction indicator .................................................................. page 5-38

Instrument panel illumination switch ................................................................ page 5-27

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-19

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-10

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-12

Bonnet release handle ........................................................................................ page 3-14

Remote fuel-filler flap release ........................................................................... page 3-13

Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2

Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-19

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-4

Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-57

Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-63

Air-conditioning system ...................................................................................... page 6-2

MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8

AT shift lever ........................................................................................................ page 5-9

Transfer shift lever ............................................................................................. page 5-13

Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-61

Hideaway tray .................................................................................................... page 6-61

Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-56

Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-21

Overhead console .............................................................................................. page 6-60

Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-56

Overhead light ................................................................................................... page 6-56

Rear air conditioner fan control dial .................................................................. page 6-10

Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-17

Third-row seat .................................................................................................... page 2-11

Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-4

Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-58

Centre console ................................................................................................... page 6-61

Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-58

Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2


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Back door ............................................................................................................. page 3-8

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-20

Child safety lock .................................................................................................. page 3-8

Door lock ............................................................................................................. page 3-6

Tyres .................................................................................................................. page 8-24

Fuel-filler flap .................................................................................................... page 3-12

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-28

Back door child safety lock ............................................................................... page 3-10

Bonnet ............................................................................................................... page 3-14

Aerial ................................................................................................................. page 6-12

Windscreen wiper blades ................................................................................... page 8-18

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-19


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2 Essential Safety Equipment

Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraintsystems and SRS air bags.

Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2

Front Seats ................................................................................ 2-2

Second-Row Seats .................................................................... 2-4

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-11

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-17

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-17

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-20

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-22

2-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-25

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-27

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-27

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-30

SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-31

Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............. 2-31

Air Bag System Description ................................................... 2-36

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Front Seats

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the frontseats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplementary restraint system. Suchmodifications could damage thesupplementary restraint system andresult in serious injury. Consult anAuthorised Ford Repairer if there isany need to remove or reinstall thefront seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:Driving with damaged front seats isdangerous. A collision, even one notstrong enough to inflate the air bags,could damage the front seats whichcontain essential air bag components.If there was a subsequent collision, anair bag may not deploy which couldlead to injuries. Always have anAuthorised Ford Repairer inspect thefront seats, front seat beltpretensioners and air bags after acollision.

WARNING

Make sure the adjustable componentsof a seat are locked in place:Adjustable seats and seatbacks thatare not securely locked are dangerous.In a sudden stop or collision, the seator seatback could move, causinginjury. Make sure the adjustablecomponents of the seat are locked inplace by attempting to slide the seatforward and backward and rockingthe seatback.

qSeat Slide

WARNING

Adjust the driver seat only when thevehicle is stopped:Adjusting the driver's seat while thevehicle is moving is dangerous. Thedriver could lose control of the vehicleand have an accident.

To move a seat forward or backward, raisethe lever and slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the lever.

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Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and sufferserious internal injuries. Formaximum protection, sit well back andupright.

Do not drive with the seatbackunlocked:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. After adjusting theseatback at any time, even when thereare no other passengers, rock theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace.

To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while raising the lever.Then lean back to the desired position andrelease the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seatback is locked inplace by attempting to push it forward andbackward.

CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury.


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qHead Restraint

WARNING

Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to thedesired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's neck.

Second-Row Seats

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than theseatback:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatback is dangerous.During a sudden stop or collision,objects can fly around and becomeprojectiles that could hit and injurepassengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo issecured before driving:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as it could move or becrushed during sudden braking or acollision and cause injury.

Make sure the adjustable componentsof a seat are locked in place byattempting to slide the seat forwardand backward and rocking theseatback:Adjustable seats that are not securelylatched are dangerous. In a suddenstop or collision, the seat or seatbackcould move, causing injury.

Adjust the seat only when the vehicleis stopped:Adjusting the seat while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Sudden brakingor a collision could cause seriousinjury.

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WARNING

Do not drive with the seatbackunlocked:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. After adjusting theseatback at any time, even when thereare no other passengers, rock theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace.

Never allow a passenger to sit or standon the folded seatback while thevehicle is moving:Driving with a passenger on the foldedseatback is dangerous. Allowing achild to sit up on the folded seatbackwhile the vehicle is moving isparticularly dangerous. In a suddenstop or even a minor collision, a childnot in a proper seat or child-restraintsystem and seat belt could be thrownforward, back or even out of thevehicle resulting in serious injuries ordeath. The child in the baggage areacould be thrown into other occupantsand cause serious injury.

NOTE

l The second-row seats cannot beremoved.

l When returning a second-row seat toits original position, also replace theseat belt to its normal position.Verify that the seat belt pulls out andretracts.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from the seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and sufferserious internal injuries. Formaximum protection, sit well back andupright.

Do not recline a second-row seatbackwhen the third row seat is occupied:Reclining the second-row seatbackwhen the third-row seat is occupied isdangerous.Because the clearance inthe third-row seat is limited, occupantsin the third-row seat could be hurtseriously on a reclined second-rowseatback.


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To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while pulling the lever.Then lean back to the desired position andrelease the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seatback is locked inplace by attempting to push it forward andbackward.

CAUTION

When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury.

qHead Restraint

WARNING

Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled when seats are being usedand make sure they are properlyadjusted:Driving with the head restraintsadjusted too low or removed isdangerous. With no support behindyour head, your neck could beseriously injured in a collision.

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to thedesired position.To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraintdown.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top iseven with the top of the passenger's ears,never the passenger's neck.

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qThird-Row Seat Access

Access to the third-row seat and luggagecompartment is possible by manoeuvringthe second-row seat.

WARNING

Never place your hands between theseat anchor and the seat:Placing your hands around the seatanchors is dangerous. You couldpinch your hands or fingers betweenthe seat anchor and the seat. Hold theedge of the seat when lowering it intoplace.

After returning the seat, attempt topush it forward and backward to makesure it is securely locked:Driving with the seat unsecured isdangerous. The seat may becomedetached while the vehicle is movingcausing serious injury.

Passenger access

1. Lower the second-row seat headrestraint to the lowest position (page2-6).

2. Pull the reclining lever and lower theseatback.

3. Raise the entire seat up and forward.

4. Supporting the seat with your hand,enter the vehicle.

5. Lower the seat backward to lock it inplace. Make sure the seat is locked.


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6. Lift the seatback upright. Attempt tomove the seatback forward andbackward to make sure it is locked.

CAUTION

Return the seatback to its uprightposition in one continuous motion.Otherwise the seat will not be securelylocked, and could flip forward suddenlycausing injury. If this happens, releasethe seat lock by pulling the lever andrepeat the procedure.

Passenger exiting


2. Pull the reclining lever and lower theseatback.


4. Supporting the seat with your hand,exit the vehicle.

5. Lower the seat backward to lock it inplace. Make sure the seat is locked.

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CAUTION


qFolding the Second-Row Seats

Long objects can be placed inside whenthe front passenger seat is folded down aswell. Make sure objects are secured.

To fold and stow second-row seat

The second-row seat can be flippedforward to provide more cargo space.


2. Insert the lap belt into the pocket of theseat bottom.

3. Pull the reclining lever on the left orright and lower the seatback.


5. To prevent the seat from falling backdown, attach the holding strap hook tothe head restraint upright.

Holding strap hook

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WARNING

Make sure the stowed seats aresecured with the holding straps:A seat not secured with a holdingstrap is dangerous. The seat could falldown and cause serious injury.

6. Adjust the holding strap to tighten itsecurely on the head restraint upright.

NOTE

The holding strap hook is kept in thepocket under the seat.

To return second-row seat to theoriginal position

1. Support the seat while detaching theholding strap hook from the headrestraint upright so that the seat doesn'tfall down.

2. Tuck the holding strap hook in thepocket.

Holding strap hook

Pocket

Pocket

3. Carefully lower the seat backward untilit locks in place. Attempt to lift the seatup to make sure it is firmly lockeddown.


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5. Place the seat belt buckle face up. Third-Row Seat

WARNING

Do not stack cargo higher than theseatbacks:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks isdangerous. During a sudden stop orcollision, objects can fly around andbecome projectiles that could hit andinjure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo issecured before driving:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as it could move or becrushed during sudden braking or acollision and cause injury.

Do not drive with the seatbackunlocked:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. After returning theseatback at any time, even when thereare no other passengers, rock theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace.


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WARNING

Never allow a passenger to sit or standon the folded seatback while thevehicle is moving:Driving with a passenger on the foldedseatback is dangerous. Allowing achild to sit up on the folded seatbackwhile the vehicle is moving isparticularly dangerous. In a suddenstop or even a minor collision, a childnot in a proper seat or child-restraintsystem and seat belt could be thrownforward, back or even out of thevehicle resulting in serious injuries ordeath. The child in the baggage areacould be thrown into other occupantsand cause serious injury.

NOTE

When returning a third-row seat to itsoriginal position, also replace the seatbelt to its normal position. Verify thatthe seat belt pulls out and retracts.

qFolding the Third-Row Seat

The third-row seat can be flipped andstowed forward to provide more cargospace.

CAUTION

Do not sit or lie on the folded seatback.The seat could be damaged.

To fold and stow the third-row seat

1. Push the lever and fold the seatbackforward.

2. To unlock the seat, pull the handle andraise the rear portion of the seat bottomupright.

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3. To prevent the seat from falling backdown, attach the holding strap hook tothe left head restraint upright of thesecond-row seat.

Pocket

Holding strap hook

WARNING

Make sure the stowed seat is securedwith the holding strap:A seat not secured with a holdingstrap is dangerous. The seat could falldown and cause serious injury.

4. Adjust the holding strap to tighten itsecurely on the head restraint upright.

NOTE

The holding strap hook is kept in thepocket under the seat.

To return the third-row seat to itsoriginal position

1. Support the third-row seat whiledetaching the holding strap hook fromthe head restraint upright so that theseat does not fall down.

2. Tuck the holding strap hook into itspocket.

3. Lower the third-row seat backward.Attempt to lift the seat up to make sureit is firmly locked down.

4. Raise the seatback to its uprightposition. Make sure the seatback islocked.

5. Place the seat belt buckles face up.


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qRemoval of Third-Row Seat

The third-row seat can be removed toprovide more cargo space.

WARNING

Do not remove or install third-row seatwhile the vehicle is moving or on aslope:Removing or installing the third-rowseat while the vehicle is moving or ona slope is dangerous. The seat isheavier than it appears and couldsuddenly detach causing seriousinjury. Remove or install the seat withthe vehicle parked on a level surface.

Do not sit or lie in the floor space forthe second-row seat while the vehicleis moving:Riding on the floor space created bythe removal of the third-row seat isdangerous. Sudden braking or acollision could cause serious injury.Never ride in a vehicle where youcan't sit in the seat and wear the seatbelt.

Never place your hands between theseat anchor and the seat:Placing your hands around the seatanchors when removing or installingthe third-row seat is dangerous. Youcould pinch your hands or fingersbetween the seat anchor and the seat.Hold the edge of the seat whenlowering it into place.

WARNING

Unsecured Seats:Driving with the seat unsecured isdangerous. The seat may becomedetached while the vehicle is movingcausing serious injury. After installingthe seat, attempt to push it forwardand backward to make sure it issecurely locked.

To remove the third-row seat

1. Push the lever and fold the seatbackforward.

2. To unlock the seat, pull the handle andraise the rear portion of the seat bottomupright.

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3. Supporting the third-row seat with yourhand, press the seat lock levers on theleft and right.

Seat lock lever

4. Remove the seat from the front flooranchors.

Handle

To install the third-row seat

1. Pull down the seat lock levers on theleft and right.

Seat lock lever

2. Align the seat retaining clamps withthe front floor anchors.

Seat retaining clamp

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3. Supporting the seat with your hand,raise the seat lock levers on the left andright to lock the seat in place.

Seat lock lever

4. Return the third-row seat to its originalposition following procedure 3 through5 of To return the third-row seat to itsoriginal position. (page 2-12)

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Seat Belt Precautions

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Ford recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.

Your vehicle has the following types of seat belts.

Seating Position Types of seat belt

Front seat 3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor

Second-row seatOutboard 3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor

Centre 2-point type seat belt

Third-row seat 3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractor

3-point type seat belt with emergency locking mode retractorThis belt has retractors with an inertia lock that keep the belt retracted when not in use.The lock allows the belt to remain comfortable on the user, but it will lock in positionduring a collision.Refer to Emergency Locking Mode on page 2-19.2-point type seat beltThis belt can be adjusted to the desired position manually.Refer to 2-Point Type Seat Belt on page 2-25.

WARNING

Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown outof the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision,occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.

Do not wear twisted seat belts:Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is notavailable to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,which could cause serious injury or death.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properlyrestrained.


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WARNING

Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbingof the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in acollision. Have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Ford Repairerinspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.

Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has beenexpended:One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) mayalso deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that wasused in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a seat belt with an expendedpretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to you. Like the airbags, the seat belt pretensioners will only function once. After they are expended, theywill not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the seat beltpretensioners are not replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will increase. Alwayshave an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Ford Repairer inspect the seatbelt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Expended seat belt pretensionersand air bags must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy.Additionally, the load limiter will only limit loads on the chest once in a collision andthis is another reason to have the front seat belts inspected.

Instructions for Use of Seat Belt Assemblies:l Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should beworn low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must beavoided.

l Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, toprovide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatlyreduce the protection afforded to the wearer.

l Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils andchemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out usingmild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed,contaminated, or damaged.

l It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severeimpact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

l Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.l Each seat belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put abelt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap.

l No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either preventthe seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seatbelt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.

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CAUTION

Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep themclean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to Cleaning the Lap/ShoulderBelt Webbing (page 8-45).

qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specificrecommendations.The lap belt should be worn SNUGLYAND AS LOWAS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across thestomach area.Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with yourdoctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.

qEmergency Locking Mode

When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In theemergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractorwill lock in position during a collision.


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3-Point Type Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belt

1. Grasp the tongue.

2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.

Belt

Tongue

3. Insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear a click.

Tongue

Buckle

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.

4. Position the lap belt as low as possible,not on the abdominal area, then adjustthe shoulder belt so that it fits snuglyagainst your body.

Keep low on hip bone

Take up slack

Too high

WARNING

Positioning the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt:The lap portion of the seat belt worntoo high is dangerous. In a collision,this would concentrate the impactforce directly on the abdominal area,causing serious injury. Wear the lapportion of the belt snugly and as lowas possible.

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qUnfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the buckle. If thebelt does not fully retract, pull it out andcheck for kinks or twists. Then make sureit remains untwisted as it retracts.

Button

NOTE

If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan expert repairer, we recommend anAuthorised Ford Repairer.

qShoulder Belt Adjuster

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt ifthe seat belt touches your neck, or if itcrosses your arm instead of your shoulder.To raise the shoulder belt adjuster, pushthe adjuster up. To lower the shoulder beltadjuster, pull the adjuster and slide itdown. Make sure the adjuster is locked.

To raise To lower

WARNING

Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulderportion of the seat belt is dangerous.Always make sure the shoulderportion of the seat belt is positionedacross your shoulder and near yourneck, but never under your arm, onyour neck, or on your upper arm.


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Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly.

Pretensioners:In moderate or severe frontal or near-frontal accidents, the front air bag andpretensioner systems deploysimultaneously when the seat belt is worn.If the front seat occupant is not wearing aseat belt, that person's pretensioner willnot fire even if the air bag does. The frontseat belt retractors remove slack quicklyas the air bags are expanding.

Load limiter:The load limiting system releases beltwebbing in a controlled manner to reducebelt force on the occupant's chest. Whilethe most severe load on a seat belt occursin frontal collisions, the load limiter hasan automatic mechanical function and canactivate in any accident mode withsufficient occupant movement.Even if the pretensioners have not fired,the load limiting function must bechecked by an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised Ford Repairer.

WARNING

Wear seat belts only as recommendedin this owner's manual:Incorrect positioning of the driver andfront passenger seat belts isdangerous. Without properpositioning, the pretensioner and loadlimiting systems cannot provideadequate protection in an accidentand this could result in serious injury.For more details about wearing seatbelts, refer to Fastening the seatbelts (page 2-20).

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WARNING

Have your seat belts changedimmediately if the pretensioner or loadlimiter has been expended:One or both front air bags may deploy,and the corresponding pretensioner(s)may also deploy at the same time.While it is safer to use a crash-usedseat belt that was used in an accidentthan no seat belt at all, using a seatbelt with an expended pretensioner orload limiter loaded reduces the safetyavailable to you. Like the air bags, theseat belt pretensioners will onlyfunction once. After they areexpended, they will not function againand must be replaced immediately. Ifthe seat belt pretensioners are notreplaced, the risk of injury in acollision will increase. Always have anexpert repairer, we recommend anAuthorised Ford Repairer inspect theseat belt pretensioners and air bagsafter any collision. Expended seat beltpretensioners and air bags must bereplaced after any collision whichcaused them to deploy. Additionally,the load limiter will only limit loads onthe chest once in a collision and this isanother reason to have the front seatbelts inspected.

WARNING

Do not modify the components orwiring, or use electronic testingdevices on the pretensioner system:Modifying the components or wiringof the pretensioner system, includingthe use of electronic testing devices isdangerous. You could accidentallyactivate it or make it inoperable whichwould prevent it from activating in anaccident. The occupants or repairerscould be seriously injured.

Properly dispose of the pretensionersystem:Improper disposal of the pretensionersystem or a vehicle with non-deactivated pretensioners isdangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury couldresult. Ask an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised FordRepairer how to safely dispose of thepretensioner system or how to scrap apretensioner-equipped vehicle.


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NOTE

l The pretensioner system will activatein a moderate or greater frontal ornear-frontal collision. It will notactivate in most rollovers, side orrear impacts.

l Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will bereleased when the air bags andpretensioners deploy. This does notindicate a fire. This gas normally hasno effect on occupants, however,those with sensitive skin mayexperience light skin irritation. Ifresidue from the deployment of theair bags or the front pretensionersystem gets on the skin or in theeyes, wash it off as soon as possible.

qAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is working properly, the warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. The warning light turnsoff after a specified period of time.

A system malfunction is indicated if thewarning light constantly flashes,constantly illuminates or does notilluminate at all when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position. If either ofthese occur, consult an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised Ford Repaireras soon as possible. The system may notwork in an accident.

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean expert repairer, we recommend anAuthorised Ford Repairer perform allservicing and repairs:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious injury or death.

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2-Point Type Seat Belt

qFastening the Seat Belt

1. Pull the tongue to the desired length.

2. Insert it into the buckle until you hear aclick.

Tongue

Buckle

3. Adjust the belt length.To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue ata right angle to the webbing and pull.To shorten, pull the loose end of thewebbing.

Lengthen

Shorten

4. Make sure the lap belt is snugly fittedagainst your body.

WARNING

Wearing the Lap Belt:A lap belt worn too high is dangerous.In a collision, this would concentratethe impact force directly on theabdominal area, causing seriousinjury. Wear the lap belt snugly and aslow as possible.


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qUnfastening the Seat Belt

Depress the button on the buckle.

Button

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Child Restraint Precautions

Ford strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem.

Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safetyof children riding in your vehicle.

Whatever child-restraint system you consider, please pick the appropriate one for the ageand size of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that come with the individualchild-restraint system.

A child who has outgrown child-restraint systems should sit in the rear and use seat belts.

The child-restraint system should be installed on the rear seat.Statistics confirm that the rear seat is the best place for all children up to 12 years of age-the more so with a supplementary restraint system (air bags).

A rear-facing child-restraint system should NEVER be used in the front passenger seatwith the air bag system activated. The front passenger's seat is also the least preferred seatfor other child-restraint systems.

WARNING

Use the correct size child-restraint system:For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint systembuckled down:An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a collision itcould move causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sureany child-restraint system is properly secured in place according to the child-restraintsystem manufacturer's instructions. When not in use, remove it from the vehicle orfasten it with a seat belt.


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WARNING

Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system:Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous. Nomatter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold onto a child in a suddenstop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or otheroccupants. Even in a moderate accident, the child may be exposed to air bag forcesthat could result in serious injury or death to the child, or the child may be slammedinto an adult, causing injury to both child and adult.

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the frontpassenger seat with an air bag that could deploy:Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected byan airbag in front of it!Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying airbag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.

Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown below.The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on thefront passenger seat at any time.

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WARNING

Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unlessit is unavoidable:In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death tothe child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seatis unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as back as possible.

Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side airbags:Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door is dangerous. If the vehicle isequipped with side air bags, the impact of an inflating side air bag could cause seriousinjury or death to the person. Children are more likely to sleep in the vehicle; whenthey do, they are more at risk in the front passenger's seat that has a side air bagbecause they may slump over into the path of the seatback-mounted air bag.Furthermore, leaning over or against the doors could block the side air bag andeliminate the advantages of supplementary protection. With the front air bag and theadditional side air bag that deploys from the outboard shoulder of the front passengerseat, the rear seat is always a better location for children who are prone to sleeping. Ifa child cannot be seated in the rear, do not allow the child to lean over or against theside window, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.

Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for morethan one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properlyrestrained.

CAUTION

A seat belt or child-restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle duringwarm weather. To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your childtouches them.


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Installing Child-RestraintSystems

When installing child-restraint systems,follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplementary restraint systems (SRS) include up to 4 air bags. Pleaseverify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the SRSAIRBAG location indicators.They are located in:

l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)

l The front passenger instrument panel (front passenger air bag)

l The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)

These systems operate independently depending on the type of accident encountered; ifyou have side air bags, the side air bags are not likely to deploy on both sides in the sameaccident because a vehicle is not often hit from both sides. The side air bags and the frontalair bag system will not normally deploy during the same type of accident unless acombination of frontal and side impacts occur.

The air bag supplementary restraint systems are designed to provide supplementaryprotection only in the front seats in certain situations, so seat belts are always important inthe following ways:

Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.Seat belt usage is necessary to:

l Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air baginflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enoughto activate the air bags.

l Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.

l Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because theair bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.

l Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.

A child who is too small to use a seat belt must be properly secured using a child-restraintsystem (page 2-27).

Carefully consider which child-restraint system is necessary for your child and follow theinstallation directions in this Owner's Manual as well as the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions.


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WARNING

Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles:Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone,air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected toinflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are atleast moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Children should not ride in the front passenger seat:Placing a child, 12 years or under, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could behit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child ismore likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in moderate, left-sidecollision. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under on the rearseats with an appropriate child-restraint system for the child's age and size.

Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the frontpassenger seat with an air bag that could deploy:Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected byan airbag in front of it!Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be hit by a deploying airbag and moved violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child.

Do not sit too close to the driver and front passenger air bags:Sitting too close to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placing hands orfeet on them is extremely dangerous. The driver and front passenger air bags inflatewith great force and speed. Serious injuries could occur if someone is too close. Thedriver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. The front seatpassenger should keep both feet on the floor. Front seat occupants should adjust theirseats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seatbelts worn properly.

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WARNING

Do not sit too close to a front door or lean against doors in vehicles with side air bags:Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremelydangerous. A side air bag inflates with great force and speed directly out of theoutboard shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on the side thecar is hit.Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaningagainst a window in the front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the frontseatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the driver's-sidewindow while driving could block the side air bag and eliminate the advantages ofsupplementary protection. Give the side airbags room to work by sitting in the centreof the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where driver and front passenger air bagsdeploy:Attaching an object to the driver and front passenger air bag modules or placingsomething in front of them is dangerous. In an accident, an object could interfere withair bag inflation and injure the occupants.

Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:Attaching articles to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of theseat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side airbag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the addedprotection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that isdangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front seats.Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules in yourfront seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.

Do not touch the components of the supplementary restraint system after the air bagshave inflated:Touching the components of the supplementary restraint system after the air bagshave inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You couldget burned.

Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bullbar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The airbag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflateunexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Frontoccupants could be seriously injured.


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WARNING

Do not modify the suspension:Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or thesuspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collisionresulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of seriousinjuries.

Do not modify the supplementary restraint system:Modifying the components or wiring of the supplementary restraint system isdangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make anymodifications to the supplementary restraint system. This includes installing trim,badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extraelectrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised Ford Repairer can provide the special care needed in theremoval and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the side air bag wiringand connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seatsretain an undamaged air bag connection.

Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats:Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The componentsessential to the supplementary restraint system could be damaged, and in the event ofa side collision, the appropriate air bags may not deploy, which could result in deathor serious injury. To prevent damage to the components essential to the supplementaryrestraint system, do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats.

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NOTE

l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will bereleased. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags maycause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.

l Should you sell your Ford, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systemsand that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, isimportant.

l This highly-visible label warns against the use of rear-facing child-restraint systems inthe front seat.


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Air Bag System Description

The supplementary restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:

l The air bag system with inflators and air bags.

l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.

The air bags are mounted in the following locations: the centre of the steering wheel, thepassenger-side of the instrument panel, and in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.They are out of sight until activated.

Side crash sensorsInflator and air bag

Inflators and air bags

Inflator and air bag

Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)

qHow the Air Bags Work

When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force,an electrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quicklydeflate.The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again andmust be replaced.Only an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Ford Repairer can replace thesystem components.

The front air bags will deploy only in a frontal or frontal offset impact.

The side air bag will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact.

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qAir Bag Activation/Deactivation

Front air bag activation

The front air bags will inflate if theseverity of impact is above the designedthreshold level.

l Hitting a solid wall straight on atgreater than about 22 km/h (14 mph).

l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hardobject.

l Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

l Frontal impact within about a 30degree range from head-on to thevehicle.

l Driving into a big hole or hitting the farside of a hole.

Limitations to front air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, thefront air bags may not inflate in thefollowing cases:

l Impacts involving trees or poles causesevere cosmetic damage but may nothave enough stopping force to activatethe air bag.

l Frontal offset impact to the vehiclemay not provide the stopping forcenecessary for air bag deployment.


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l Rear-ending or running under a truck'stail gate may not provide the stoppingforce necessary for air bag deployment.

Non-activation of front air bags

Front air bags will not normally inflate inthe following cases:

l Collision from the rear.

l Impact to the side, but it may deploythe side air bags.

l Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the sideair bags but not the front air bags.

Side air bag activation

The severity of impact above the designedthreshold level to one side of the vehicle(driver or passenger side areas) will causea side air bag on that side to inflate, but itwill not normally deploy the front airbags.

Limitations to side air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, aside air bag may not inflate in thefollowing cases:

l Frontal offset impact may not provideenough side impact to deploy the sideair bags.

l Side impacts involving trees or polescan cause severe cosmetic damage butmay not have enough impact force toactivate the side air bags.

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l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the side airbags.

l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicles may not provide enough forceto deploy the side air bags.

Non-activation of side air bags

A side air bag will not normally inflate inthe following cases:

l Collision from the rear.

l Collision from the front, but it maydeploy the front air bags.

qConstant Monitoring

The following components of the air bagsystems are monitored by a diagnosticsystem:

l SAS unit

l Air bag modules

l Side air bag crash sensors

l Front seat belt pretensioners

l Related wiring

A diagnostic module continuouslymonitors the systems' readiness. Thisbegins when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position and continues whilethe vehicle is being driven.

qAir Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is working properly, the warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. The warning light turnsoff after a specified period of time.


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A system malfunction is indicated if thewarning light constantly flashes,constantly illuminates or does notilluminate at all when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position. If either ofthese occur, consult an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised Ford Repaireras soon as possible. The system may notwork in an accident.

WARNING

Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean expert repairer, we recommend anAuthorised Ford Repairer perform allservicing and repairs:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious injury or death.

qMaintenance

The air bag systems do not require regularmaintenance. But if any of the followingoccurs, take your vehicle to an expertrepairer, we recommend an AuthorisedFord Repairer as soon as possible:

l The air bag system warning lightflashes.

l The air bag system warning lightremains illuminated.

l The air bag system warning lightremains off when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position.

l The air bags have deployed.

WARNING

Do not operate a vehicle with damagedair bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents:Expended or damaged air bag or seatbelt pretensioner modules must bereplaced after any collision whichcaused them to deploy or damagethem. Only a trained expert repairer,we recommend an Authorised FordRepairer can fully evaluate thesesystems to see that they will work inany subsequent accident. Driving withan expended or damaged air bag orpretensioner unit will not afford youthe necessary protection in the event ofany subsequent accident which couldresult in serious injury or death.

Do not remove interior air bag parts:Removing any components such as thefront seat, front instrument panel, thesteering wheel or parts containing airbag parts or sensors is dangerous.These parts contain essential air bagparts. The air bag could accidentallyactivate and cause serious injuries.Always have an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised FordRepairer remove these parts.

Dispose of the air bag properly:Improper disposal of an air bag or avehicle with live air bags in it can beextremely dangerous. Unless all safetyprocedures are followed, injury canresult. Ask an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised FordRepairer how to safely dispose of anair bag or how to scrap an air bagequipped vehicle.

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NOTE

Should you sell your Ford, we urge youto tell the new owner of itssupplementary restraint systems andthat familiarization with all instructionsabout them, from the Owner's Manual,is important.


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3 Knowing Your Ford

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts.

Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2

Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2

Keyless Entry System ............................................................ 3-3

Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-6

Back Door ................................................................................. 3-8

Power Windows ................................................................... 3-10

Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap ......................................................... 3-12

Bonnet ..................................................................................... 3-14

Security System ........................................................................... 3-15

Immobilizer System ............................................................. 3-15

Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................ 3-17

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-19

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-19

Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-19

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Keys

qIgnition Keys

WARNING

Do not leave the keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move.

NOTE

l (With immobilizer system)Refer to Immobilizer System (page3-15) for information regarding keysand engine starting.

l (With theft-deterrent system)Refer to Theft-Deterrent System(page 3-17) for informationregarding keys and the prevention ofvehicle and vehicle contents theft.

The keys operate all locks except the fuel-filler cap.

With immobilizer system

Key code number plate

Without immobilizer system

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plateattached to the key set; detach this plateand store it in a safe place (not in thevehicle) for use if you need to make areplacement key.

NOTE

Write down the code number and keepit in a separate, safe and convenientplace, but not in the vehicle.If your key is lost, consult yourAuthorised Ford Dealer and have yourcode number ready.

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Keyless Entry System

This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors.Operating the theft-deterrent system withthe keyless entry system transmitter isalso possible on theft-deterrent system-equipped vehicles.Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the transmitter, donot:

l Drop it.

l Get it wet.

l Disassemble it.

l Expose it to high temperatures onplaces such as the instrument panelor bonnet, under direct sunlight.

NOTE

l The keyless entry system is designedto operate up to 1 m (3 ft) fromaround the cabin, but this may varydue to local conditions.

l The system doesn't operate when theignition switch is in the ON position.

l Doors cannot be locked by pressingthe lock button while any other dooris open. Also, the hazard warninglights will not flash.

l If the transmitter does not operatewhen pressing a button or theoperation range becomes too small,the battery may be dead. To install anew battery, refer to Maintenance(page 3-4).

l Additional transmitters can beobtained at an Authorised FordRepairer. Up to 3 transmitters can beused with the keyless entry systemper vehicle. Bring all transmitters toan Authorised Ford Repairer whenadditional transmitters are required.

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qTransmitter

Lock button

Unlock button

NOTE

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrentsystem, the hazard warning lights onlyflash when the system is armed orturned off.Refer to the theft-deterrent system onpage 3-17.

Lock button

To lock the doors, press the lock buttonand the hazard warning lights will flashonce.

NOTE

Make sure all doors are locked afterpressing the button.

Unlock button

To unlock the doors, press the unlockbutton and the hazard warning lights willflash twice.

NOTE

After unlocking with the transmitter, alldoors will automatically lock if one ofthe doors is not opened within about 30seconds.

qTransmitter Maintenance

CAUTION

l Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing up. Battery leakagecould occur if it is not installedcorrectly.

l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful not to get dirt in thetransmitter as it could be damaged.

l There is the danger of explosion ifthe battery is not correctly replaced.

l Replace only with the same typebattery (CR2025 or equivalent).

l Dispose of used batteries accordingto the following instructions.

l Insulate the plus and minusterminals of the battery usingcellophane or equivalent tape.

l Never disassemble.l Never throw the battery into fire

and/or water.l Never deform or crush.

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Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slotand gently pry open the transmitter.

Back cover

Slot

2. Press the portion of the batteryindicated by A and remove the battery.

A

3. Install a new battery (CR2025 orequivalent) into the front portion of theholder with the positive pole ( )facing up. Press on the B portion of thebattery to set the battery.

B

Back cover

Front cover

Front of holder

4. Align the front and back covers andsnap the transmitter shut.

qService

If you have a problem with the keylessentry system, consult an expert repairer,we recommend an Authorised FordRepairer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bringall remaining transmitters to anAuthorised Ford Repairer as soon aspossible for a replacement and to makethe lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.

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Door Locks

WARNING

Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem:Leaving a child or a pet unattended ina parked vehicle is dangerous. In hotweather, temperatures inside a vehiclecan become high enough to causebrain damage or even death.

Do not leave the keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move.

Keep all doors locked when driving:Unlocked doors in a moving vehicleare dangerous, especially when smallchildren are in the vehicle. Passengerscan fall out if a door is accidentallyopened and can more easily be thrownout in an accident.

NOTE

Always remove the key from theignition switch, close all windows, andlock all doors when leaving yourvehicle unattended. This discouragesintruders and thieves.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

The driver's door can be locked/unlockedwith the key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock,toward the back to lock.

Unlock

Lock

qLocking, Unlocking withTransmitter

The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-3).

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob

To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.

Lock

Unlock

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To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position, hold the handlepulled, and close the door.

Door-lock knob

NOTE

When locking the door this way:

l Be careful not to leave the key insidethe vehicle.

l The rear doors can be locked bypushing down the door-lock knoband closing the doors (holding thedoor handle pulled is not required).

qPower Door Locks

Locking, unlocking with key

All doors lock automatically when thedriver's door is locked with the key. Theyall unlock when the driver's door isunlocked with the key.

Unlock

Lock

Locking, unlocking with door-lockknob

All doors lock automatically when thedriver's door-lock knob is pushed. Theyall unlock when the driver's door-lockknob is pulled out.

Lock

Unlock

Locking, unlocking with transmitter

All doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-3).

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qRear Door Child Safety Locks

These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle.

If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened from the inside.The door can be opened only by pullingthe outside handle.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

A child safety lock is also equipped onthe back door (page 3-10).

Back Door

WARNING

Do not drive with the back door open:An open back door in a movingvehicle will cause exhaust gas to bedrawn into the cabin. This gascontains CO (carbon monoxide),which is colourless, odourless, andhighly poisonous, and it can causeloss of consciousness and death.Moreover, an open back door couldcause occupants to fall out in accident.

qLocking, Unlocking with Key

To lock the back door with the key, insertthe key and turn it anticlockwise.To unlock the back door with the key,insert the key and turn it clockwise.

UnlockLock

NOTE

The back door can be locked/unlockedby inserting the key into the key slot ofthe driver's door, refer to Power DoorLocks (page 3-7).

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qLocking, Unlocking with BackDoor-Lock Knob

To lock the back door from the inside,push down the back door-lock knob.To unlock, pull it up.

Unlock

Lock

To lock the back door from the outsidewith the back door-lock knob, push downthe back door-lock knob and close thedoor.

NOTE

The back door can be locked/unlockedby operating the driver's door-lockknob, refer to Power Door Locks (page3-7).

qOpening and Closing the Back Door

Opening the back door from the outside

Pull up the handle lever.

Opening the back door from the inside

Pull the handle.

Closing the back door

Push the back door closed until the locksnaps shut. Do not slam it. Make sure it issecure.

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qBack Door Child Safety Lock

This lock is intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening theback door. Use this lock whenever a childrides in the vehicle.

If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing the backdoor, it cannot be opened from the inside.The back door can be opened only bypulling the outside handle lever.

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Child safety locks are also equipped onthe rear doors (page 3-8).

Power Windows

The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window:Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head, oreven neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious injury oreven death.This warning applies especially tochildren.

Always lock all passenger powerwindows with the power window lockswitch on the driver's side whilechildren are in the vehicle, and neverallow children to play with powerwindow switches:Leaving the power window switchesunlocked while children are in thevehicle is dangerous. Power windowswitches that are not locked with thepower window lock switch would allowchildren to operate power windowsunintentionally which could result inserious injury if a child's hands, heador neck becomes caught by thewindow.

CAUTION

To prevent burning out the fuse anddamaging the power window system,don't open or close more than twowindows at once.

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qOperating the Driver's SidePower Window

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch.

Driver's windowClose

Open

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,press the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, lightly pullup the switch and then release it.

qOperating the Passenger PowerWindows

The power windows may be operatedwhen the power window lock switch onthe driver's door is in the unlockedposition.

The passenger windows may be opened orclosed by the power window mastercontrol switches on the driver's door.

Front passenger's window

Left rear window

Right rear window

Power window lock switch

To open the window to the desiredposition, press down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, pull up the switch.

Open

Close

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qPower Window Lock Switch

With the lock switch in the unlockedposition, all power windows on each doorcan be operated.

With the lock switch in the lockedposition, only the driver's side powerwindow can be operated.

Locked position

Unlocked position

WARNING

Unless a passenger needs to operate apower window, keep the power windowlock switch in the locked position:Unintentional power windowoperation is dangerous. A person'shands, head, or neck could be caughtby the window and result in seriousinjury.

Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap

WARNING

When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illness ifingested. Fuel spray is released whenthere is pressure in the fuel tank andthe fuel cap is removed too quickly.

Before refuelling, stop the engine, andalways keep sparks and flames awayfrom the filler neck:Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could beignited by sparks or flames causingserious burns and injuries.Additionally, use of the incorrect fuelfiller cap or not using a fuel filler capmay result in fuel leak, which couldresult in serious burns or death in anaccident.

CAUTION

Always use only a designated Ford fuelcap or an approved equivalent,available at an expert repairer, werecommend an Authorised FordRepairer. The wrong cap can result in aserious malfunction of the fuel andemission control systems.

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qFuel-Filler Flap

To open, push the remote fuel-filler flaprelease.

NOTE

If there is a malfunction in the electricalsystem and the remote fuel-filler flaprelease doesn't operate, the fuel-fillerflap can be opened by using theemergency release lever.

Emergency release lever

1. Remove the cover.

2. Pull the emergency release lever toopen the fuel-filler flap.

qFuel-Filler Cap

To remove, turn it anticlockwise.

To close, turn it clockwise until it clicks.

Close

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Bonnet

WARNING

Always check that the bonnet is closedand securely locked:A bonnet that is not closed andsecurely locked is dangerous as itcould fly open while the vehicle ismoving and block the driver's visionwhich could result in a seriousaccident.

qOpening the Bonnet

1. With the vehicle parked, pull therelease handle to unlock the bonnet.

2. Pull the bonnet latch up and lift thebonnet.

3. Grasp the support rod and secure it inthe stay hole indicated by the arrow tohold the bonnet open.

qClosing the Bonnet

1. Check under the bonnet area to makecertain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Insert the support rod in its clip whileholding up the bonnet. Verify that thesupport rod is secured in the clip beforeclosing the bonnet.

3. Close the bonnet so that it lockssecurely.

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Immobilizer System

The optional immobilizer system allowsthe engine to start only with a key thesystem recognizes.

If someone att

Documents

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