Ford Police Interceptor 2017 User Manual

2017 POLICE INTERCEPTOR - UTILITY Owner’s Manual
2017 POLICE INTERCEPTOR - UTILITY
owner.ford.com
ford.ca
April 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Police Interceptor - Utility
Litho in U.S.A.
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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.
© Ford Motor Company 2016
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20160324195121
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................14
Export Unique Options.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
Child Safety
General Information.......................................16
Installing Child Restraints.............................17
Booster Seats..................................................23
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................32
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance................................................34
Seatbelt Extension........................................35
Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System..........................36
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Side Airbags......................................................41
Passenger Knee Airbag................................42
Safety Canopy.............................................42
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................49
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................49
Remote Control..............................................49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................51
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................52
Manual Liftgate...............................................54
Security
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................56
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................57
Audio Control...................................................57
Cruise Control..................................................58
Information Display Control......................58
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................59
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................60
Windshield Washers.....................................60
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........60
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Lighting
General Information......................................62
Lighting Control..............................................62
Autolamps........................................................63
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................64
Daytime Running Lamps............................64
Direction Indicators.......................................65
Interior Lamps.................................................65
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................67
Exterior Mirrors................................................68
Interior Mirror...................................................69
Sun Visors.........................................................70
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.................................................................71
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................72
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............75
Information Displays
General Information.......................................77
Information Messages.................................80
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................91
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................92
Cabin Air Filter.................................................92
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................93
Head Restraints..............................................93
Manual Seats..................................................95
Power Seats.....................................................96
Rear Seats........................................................96
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................98
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................99
Overhead Console.........................................99
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information...................................100
Ignition Switch..............................................100
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................100
Engine Block Heater....................................102
Police Engine Idle Feature.........................103
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................104
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................105
Fuel Quality - E85........................................105
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................106
Running Out of Fuel....................................106
Refueling..........................................................107
Fuel Consumption........................................110
Emission Control System............................111
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................114
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................116
Brakes
General Information....................................123
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................123
Parking Brake.................................................124
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................125
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Using Traction Control................................125
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................126
Using Stability Control................................127
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................128
Rear Parking Aid............................................128
Rear View Camera........................................129
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................133
Using Cruise Control....................................133
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System...............135
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................137
Steering.............................................................141
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches..........................142
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................142
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................142
Load Limit........................................................143
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................149
Recommended Towing Weights............150
Essential Towing Checks............................151
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......153
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................155
Economical Driving......................................155
Driving Through Water................................156
Floor Mats.......................................................156
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................158
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................159
Fuel Shutoff....................................................159
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................160
Post-Crash Alert System...........................162
Transporting the Vehicle............................162
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............164
In California (U.S. Only).............................165
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................166
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................167
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................167
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................168
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................169
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................169
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................171
Changing a Fuse............................................179
Maintenance
General Information.....................................181
Opening and Closing the Hood................181
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost.................................................183
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................184
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................185
Engine Oil Check...........................................185
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................186
Engine Coolant Check................................186
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................190
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
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Power Steering Fluid Check......................193
Washer Fluid Check.....................................193
Changing the 12V Battery..........................193
Checking the Wiper Blades......................195
Changing the Wiper Blades......................195
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................196
Removing a Headlamp...............................197
Changing a Bulb............................................197
Bulb Specification Chart..........................200
Changing the Engine Air Filter................203
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................204
Cleaning Products.......................................204
Cleaning the Exterior..................................205
Waxing............................................................206
Cleaning the Engine...................................206
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................207
Cleaning the Interior...................................207
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................208
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................208
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............209
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................209
Vehicle Storage............................................209
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................212
Tire Care...........................................................214
Using Snow Chains.....................................228
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........229
Changing a Road Wheel............................233
Technical Specifications...........................238
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost................................................239
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................239
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost......240
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L................................241
Vehicle Identification Number................242
Vehicle Certification Label.......................243
Transmission Code Designation............243
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost................................................244
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....248
Audio System
General Information...................................253
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC............................................................254
Digital Radio..................................................256
Satellite Radio..............................................259
USB Port..........................................................261
Media Hub.......................................................261
SYNC
General Information...................................262
Using Voice Recognition...........................264
Using SYNC With Your Phone............266
SYNC Applications and Services......278
Using SYNC With Your Media
Player...........................................................283
SYNC Troubleshooting.........................292
Ford Protect
Ford Protect..................................................300
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......302
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........305
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................308
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............311
Decommissioning the
Vehicle
Decommissioning Requirements...........321
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Appendices
End User License Agreement..................322
Type Approvals............................................346
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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 your vehicle, 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 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.
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 the vehicle you have purchased.
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.
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 your 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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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
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
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Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
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
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
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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 in 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, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (e.g., your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, 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 to provide services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to
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legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 262).
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; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics 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:
How various systems in your vehicle 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 understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data 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, special equipment is required, 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 have such special equipment, can read 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 recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Note: Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC (page 262).
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 vehicles current location, travel direction, and speed (vehicle travel information), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC
(page 262).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS
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.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt 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/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US 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.
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We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us and help to manage your account.
Call 1-800-727-7000. For more information about Ford Credit
and access to the Account Manager, go to www.fordcredit.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle 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 Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. 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 Guide that is provided to you along with your Owners Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Never place front seat mounted
rear-facing child or infant seats in
front of an active passenger airbag.
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
WARNING
Use of wireless plug-in devices in the OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) may
allow unauthorized third parties to gain access to vehicle systems and data which could impair the function of various vehicle systems, including safety-related systems. The DLC should only be used by a repair facility that operates in accordance with Fords service and repair instructions.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owners Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
My Fleet Management
This feature allows a fleet administrator to control specific vehicle settings using a Ford authorized service tool. This helps the fleet administrator set certain vehicle settings to match administrative policy.
The configurable settings are:
Vehicle Speed: Select an alternative speed limit that is below your vehicle's maximum capability. A message displays and a tone sounds when starting your vehicle to indicate the customized speed limit.
Audio Volume: Select a limit for the maximum volume of the audio system in the range of 0% (full mute) to 100% (no limit) in 10% increments.
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For more information regarding the My Fleet Management feature configuration process, reference the procedure in the "Police Upfit & Modifiers Guide" found at:
Web Address
www.fordpoliceinterceptorupfit.com
Decommissioning Requirements
Ford Motor Company has implemented a decommissioning process of Ford-provided police features. It is the responsibility of the owner to complete the decommissioning of the vehicle in compliance with any state regulations prior to initial sale to the public sector. See Decommissioning Requirements (page
321).

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

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.
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.

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 Owners 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 Owners 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 Owners
Manual for all other required information and warnings.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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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 National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety organizations, base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety
WARNINGS
Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.
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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or ageChild
Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
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).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belt
having the lap belt snug and low across the hips,
shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seatback
upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than
80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
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 lb (36 kg). 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 39).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

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 lb (18 kg) 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.
For second-row seating positions, adjust the recliner slightly to improve child seat fit. If needed, remove the head restraints.
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.
Note: 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. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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). See Using Tether Straps later in this chapter.
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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.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one
anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
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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.
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where the seatback 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.
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The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback 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. See Using Tether Straps later in this chapter.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (28 cm) 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.
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The lower anchors at the center of the second row bench seat are spaced 20.5 in (52 cm) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (28 cm) center to center. 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 manufacturers 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.
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.
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):
Second row seats
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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.
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Placement of the tether strap
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Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors:
1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the seatback.
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2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. The tether hook may be twisted ½ turn to improve installation. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a crash.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend 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
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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 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.
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Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.
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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 RESTRAINT 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
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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 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.
WARNINGS
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
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
Combined
weight of child and child seat
Restraint
Type
Safety belt
only
Safety belt and LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
Safety belt
and top
tether
anchor
LATCH
(lower
anchors
only)
LATCH (lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
XX
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Rear facing
child seat
X
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Rear facing
child seat
XXX
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Forward
facing
child seat
XX
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Forward
facing
child seat
Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page
93).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

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