FORD Fusion 2015 User Manual

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May 2014

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Fusion

Litho in U.S.A.

2015 FUSION Owner’s Manual

Manual Owner’sFUSION 2015

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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 20140430201207

Table of Contents

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................	7
Symbols Glossary.............................................	7
Data Recording..................................................	9
California Proposition 65..............................	11
Perchlorate.........................................................	11
Ford Credit..........................................................	11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................	11
Special Notices................................................	12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................	12
Export Unique Options..................................	12
Child Safety
General Information.......................................	13
Installing Child Seats.....................................	14
Booster Seats..................................................	22
Child Seat Positioning..................................	24
Child Safety Locks..........................................	25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................	27
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................	28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................	32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................	32
Safety Belt Minder.........................................	33
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................	34

Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........	41
Side Curtain Airbags......................................	41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........	43
Airbag Disposal...............................................	44
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................	45
Remote Control..............................................	45
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................	50
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................	52
Creating a MyKey............................................	53
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................	53
Checking MyKey System Status...............	55
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................	56
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................	56
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................	57
Keyless Entry.....................................................	61
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release..........................................................	63
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................	65
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................	67

Personal Safety System™		Steering Wheel
Personal Safety System™..........................	35	Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................	68
Supplementary Restraints		Audio Control..................................................	68
Supplementary Restraints		Voice Control...................................................	69
System		Cruise Control.................................................	69
Principle of Operation..................................	36	Information Display Control......................	69
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................	37	Heated Steering Wheel................................	70
Front Passenger Sensing System............	38
Side Airbags.....................................................	40
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Wipers and Washers		Automatic Climate Control.......................	122
Windshield Wipers..........................................	71	Hints on Controlling the Interior	124
Autowipers	71	Climate.........................................................
		Heated Windows and Mirrors	126
Windshield Washers	72
		Cabin Air Filter	126

Lighting		Remote Start..................................................	127
General Information......................................	74	Seats
Lighting Control	74
		Sitting in the Correct Position	128
Autolamps	75
		Head Restraints	128
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	76
		Manual Seats	130
Headlamp Exit Delay	76
		Power Seats	130
Daytime Running Lamps	77
		Memory Function	132
Automatic High Beam Control	77
		Rear Seats	134
Front Fog Lamps	78
		Heated Seats	135
Direction Indicators	79
		Climate Controlled Seats	135
Interior Lamps	79
		Rear Seat Armrest	136
Ambient Lighting	80

Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................	81
Global Opening and Closing......................	82
Exterior Mirrors................................................	82
Interior Mirror...................................................	83
Sun Visors.........................................................	84
Moonroof..........................................................	84
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................	86
Warning Lamps and Indicators................	88
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............	92
Information Displays
General Information......................................	93
Information Messages................................	103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................	117
Automatic Climate Control.......................	118
Automatic Climate Control......................	120

Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................	137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................	141
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................	143
Overhead Console........................................	143
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................	144
Ignition Switch...............................................	144
Keyless Starting............................................	144
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................	145
Engine Block Heater....................................	148
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................	150

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Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................	152
Fuel Quality.....................................................	153
Running Out of Fuel....................................	154
Refueling..........................................................	155
Fuel Consumption........................................	157
Emission Control System..........................	158
Transmission
Manual Transmission...................................	161
Automatic Transmission............................	162
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive................................	166
Brakes
General Information......................................	171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................	171
Electric Parking Brake..................................	172
Hill Start Assist..............................................	174
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................	176
Using Traction Control................................	176
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................	177
Using Stability Control................................	177
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................	178
Active Park Assist.........................................	180
Rear View Camera.......................................	183
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................	187
Using Cruise Control....................................	187
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................	188

Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................	194
Lane Keeping System.................................	195
Blind Spot Information System..............	199
Steering...........................................................	203
Collision Warning System........................	204
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................	207
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................	215
Recommended Towing Weights............	216
Essential Towing Checks............................	217
Transporting the Vehicle............................	219
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......	219
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................	221
Economical Driving......................................	221
Driving Through Water................................	221
Floor Mats.......................................................	222
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................	224
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................	225
Fuel Shutoff...................................................	225
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................	225
Post-Crash Alert System...........................	227
Spinout Detection........................................	227
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............	229
In California (U.S. Only)............................	230
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................	231
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................	231
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................	232

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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................	233
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................	233
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................	234
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................	235
Changing a Fuse..........................................	245
Maintenance
General Information...................................	246
Opening and Closing the Hood..............	246
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/
1.6L EcoBoost™.......................................	248
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................	249
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................	250
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L
EcoBoost™...............................................	250
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L.................................................................	251
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................	251
Engine Oil Check...........................................	251
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................	252
Engine Coolant Check................................	252
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................	255
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................	255
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................	255
Washer Fluid Check....................................	255
Fuel Filter........................................................	255
Changing the 12V Battery.........................	255
Checking the Wiper Blades......................	257
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................	257
Adjusting the Headlamps........................	258
Removing a Headlamp..............................	259
Changing a Bulb............................................	261
Bulb Specification Chart...........................	263

Changing the Engine Air Filter................	265
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................	266
Cleaning Products.......................................	266
Cleaning the Exterior..................................	266
Waxing.............................................................	267
Cleaning the Engine....................................	267
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................	268
Cleaning the Interior...................................	268
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................	268
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................	269
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............	270
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................	270
Vehicle Storage.............................................	270
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit...............................	273
Tire Care..........................................................	285
Using Snow Chains....................................	300
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........	301
Changing a Road Wheel...........................	304
Technical Specifications............................	310
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications..................................	312
Motorcraft Parts............................................	313
Vehicle Identification Number.................	314
Vehicle Certification Label........................	314
Transmission Code Designation.............	315
Technical Specifications............................	316
Audio System
General Information...................................	320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................	321

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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/		Normal Scheduled Maintenance	...........461
FM/CD.........................................................	324	Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/		Maintenance.............................................	464
CD..................................................................	325	Scheduled Maintenance Record...........	466
Digital Radio..................................................	329
Satellite Radio...............................................	331
Audio Input Jack...........................................	334
USB Port.........................................................	335
Media Hub......................................................	335

SYNC™

General Information...................................	336
Using Voice Recognition...........................	338
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........	340
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......	351
Using SYNC™ With Your Media	358
Player...........................................................	358
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................	366

MyFord Touch™

General Information	....................................375
Settings...........................................................	384
Entertainment..............................................	394
Phone................................................................	412
Information.....................................................	417
Climate............................................................	426
Navigation......................................................	430

Accessories

Accessories....................................................

439

Appendices

End User License Agreement..................

441

Extended Service Plan

(ESP)

Extended Service Plan (ESP).................

456

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information.......458

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

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BLeft-hand side

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

Cruise control

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Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

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Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

Parking aid

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Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 336).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle;

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this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to recorddatarelatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and

•How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrashsituationoccurs;nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g.,name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that havesuchspecialequipment,canread

the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON),911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to providethemostappropriateemergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™(page 336).

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want

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Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™

(page 336).

CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65

WARNING

Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

(U.S. Only)

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.

For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account.

Phone: 1-800-727-7000

For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as to access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and

Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a collision,but accidents do happen.Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.

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Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. See

Supplementary Restraints System

(page 36).

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active

passenger airbag.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can

enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required information and warnings.

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Child Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.

WARNINGS

Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and

weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable

child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum

WARNINGS

requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child	Child size, height, weight, or age	Recommended restraint
		type
Infants or	Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less	Use a child safety seat
toddlers	(generally age four or younger).	(sometimes called an
		infant carrier, convertible
		seat, or toddler seat).
Small children	Children who have outgrown or no longer	Use a belt-positioning
	properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-	booster seat.
	ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.
	(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
	and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
	(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
	100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
	child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children	Children who have outgrown or no longer	Use a vehicle safety belt
	properly fit in a belt-positioning booster	having the lap belt snug
	seat (generally children who are at least	and low across the hips,
	4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80	shoulder belt centered
	lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-	across the shoulder and
	mended by child restraint manufacturer).	chest, and seat back
		upright.

•You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.

•Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.

•When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See

Front Passenger Sensing System

(page 38).

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

Child Seats

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.

If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the

rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block

access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:

•Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.

•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

•Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position.

•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.

Standard safety belts

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1.Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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2.After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.

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3.While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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5.To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.

6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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4.Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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8.Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will provide extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

9.Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped).

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Inflatable safety belts

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1.Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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10.Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician.

2.After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.

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3.While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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Note: Unlike the standard safety belt, the inflatable safety belt's unique lap portion locks the child seat for installation. The ability for the shoulder portion of the belt to move freely is normal, even after the lap belt has been put into the automatic locking mode.

Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances, these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with safety belt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip.

6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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5.To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the lap portion of the inflatable safety belt and pull upward until all of the belt is pulled out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.

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8.Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling down on the lap belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining

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slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

9.Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped).

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNINGS

Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to

hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block

access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.

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The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position.

LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat.

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol.

UseofInboardLowerAnchorsfromthe

Outboard Seating Positions (Center

Seating Use)

WARNING

The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (28 centimeters) center to center. Do not

use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.

The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 inches (46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor.

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The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

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Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats

When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of

the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.

Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle.

Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors:

Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.

1.Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For outboard seating positions, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. For the center seating positions, route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If needed, the head restraints can also be removed.

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2.Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position, then open the tether anchor cover.

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3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.

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4.Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING

Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it

reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four

(4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:

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•Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?

•Can the child sit without slouching?

•Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

•Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?

•Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

Types of Booster Seats

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•Backless booster seats

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If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.

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•High back booster seats

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.

If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.

Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child

restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and

WARNINGS

warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot

protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death.

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood

of injury or death in a crash.

Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or

sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.

Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it

reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.

To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.

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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Restraint	Combined	Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
Type	weight of	LATCH	LATCH	Safety belt	Safety belt	Safety belt
	child and	LATCH	LATCH	Safety belt	Safety belt	Safety belt
	child seat	(lower	(lower	and top	and LATCH	only
		anchors	anchors	tether	(lower
		and top	only)	anchor	anchors
		tether			and top
		anchor)			tether
					anchor)
Rear facing	Up to 65 lb		X			X
child seat	(29 kg)
Rear facing	Over 65 lb					X
child seat	(29 kg)
Forward	Up to 65 lb	X		X	X
facing	(29 kg)
child seat
Forward	Over 65 lb			X	X
facing	(29 kg)
child seat

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 128).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

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The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.

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Left-Hand Side

Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock.

Right-Hand Side

Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

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

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

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot

protect the child from injury in a crash.

All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even

when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, 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.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety

belt.

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.

WARNINGS

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

Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.

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.

Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum

protection in an accident.

All seating positions in your vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.

The safety belt system consists of:

•lap and shoulder safety belts.

•shoulder safety belt with automatic locking mode, (except driver safety belt).

•height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions.

•safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions.

•belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position.

•Safety belt warning light and chime.

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