Lincoln MKT 2014 Owner's Manual
2014 MKT
2014 MKT
Owner’s Manual
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January 2014
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Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents 1
Introduction 9
Child Safety 18
Child seat positioning ...................................20
Booster seats .........................................22
Installing child seats ....................................25
Child safety locks ......................................38
Safety Belts 39
Fastening the safety belts ................................41
Safety belt height adjustment .............................45
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................45
Safety belt-minder .....................................46
Rear inflatable safety belt ................................49
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance ...................51
Personal Safety System 52
Supplementary Restraints System 53
Driver and passenger airbags .............................55
Front passenger sensing system ...........................57
Side airbags ..........................................61
Safety canopy curtain airbags .............................62
Crash sensors and airbag indicator .........................64
Airbag disposal........................................65
Keys and Remote Control 66
General information on radio frequencies.....................66
Remote control .......................................67
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................72
MyKey 73
Settings, MyKey .......................................73
Creating.............................................74
Clearing.............................................75
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System status.........................................75
Remote start, MyKey ...................................76
Troubleshooting, MyKey .................................76
Locks 78
Locking and unlocking ..................................78
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad .........................85
Security 88
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................88
Anti-theft alarm .......................................90
Steering Wheel 91
Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................91
Steering wheel controls .................................92
Pedals 95
Adjustable pedals ......................................95
Wipers and Washers 96
Windshield wipers .....................................96
Rain-sensing wipers ....................................96
Windshield washers ....................................97
Rear-window wiper and washer ............................97
Lighting 98
Lighting control .......................................98
Autolamps ...........................................99
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99
Headlamp exit delay ...................................100
Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps ......................................103
Adaptive headlamps ...................................103
Turn signal control ....................................104
Interior lamps........................................105
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Windows and Mirrors 107
Power windows ......................................107
Exteriormirrors......................................109
Interior mirrors ......................................111
Sun visors ..........................................112
Moonroof ...........................................113
Instrument Cluster 115
Gauges.............................................115
Warning lamps and indicators ............................115
Audible warnings and indicators ..........................120
Information Displays 121
Controls............................................121
Information messages ..................................127
Climate Control 137
Dual automatic temperature control........................137
Auxiliary passenger climate control ........................139
Rear window defroster .................................141
Cabin air filter .......................................141
Seats 143
Sitting in the correct position ............................143
Head restraints.......................................144
Power seats .........................................147
Memory function .....................................148
Heated seats ........................................150
Heated and ventilated seats..............................151
Rear seats ..........................................153
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 164
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................165
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Auxiliary Power Points 169
Storage Compartments 172
Center console .......................................172
Overhead console .....................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine 175
Engine block heater ...................................179
Fuel and Refueling 181
Fuel quality .........................................182
Running out of fuel....................................183
Refueling...........................................184
Fuel consumption .....................................186
Transmission 190
Automatic transmission.................................190
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 195
All wheel drive .......................................195
Brakes 202
Brakes .............................................202
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................203
Parking brake........................................203
Traction Control 204
TractionControl™....................................204
Stability Control 205
AdvanceTrac® .......................................206
Parking Aids 207
Sensing system.......................................207
Active park assist .....................................209
Rear-view camera system ...............................214
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Cruise Control 218
Using cruise control ...................................218
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................219
Driving Aids 228
Driveralert .........................................228
Lane keeping system...................................230
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic
Alert(CTA).........................................234
Collision warning system ................................239
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................242
Steering ............................................244
Load Carrying 246
Rear under floor storage ................................246
Cargo net...........................................246
Luggage cover .......................................247
Vehicle loading .......................................247
Towing 255
Trailertowing........................................255
Wrecker towing ......................................262
Recreational towing ...................................263
Driving Hints 265
Economical driving ....................................265
Driving through water..................................266
Floormats..........................................267
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Roadside Emergencies 268
Getting roadside assistance ..............................268
Hazard warning flashers ................................269
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................270
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................270
Customer Assistance 274
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................281
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................281
Fuses 282
Changing a fuse ......................................282
Fuse specification chart ................................283
Maintenance 292
General information ...................................292
Opening and closing the hood ............................293
Under hood overview ..................................294
Engine oil dipstick ....................................298
Engine oil check......................................298
Engine coolant check ..................................299
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................304
Brake fluid check .....................................309
Fuel filter...........................................309
Washer fluid check ....................................310
Battery ............................................310
Checking the wiper blades ..............................312
Air filter(s) .........................................313
Adjusting the headlamps ................................315
Changing a bulb ......................................317
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Vehicle Care 321
Cleaning products.....................................321
Cleaning the exterior ..................................321
Waxing.............................................323
Repairing minor paint damage ............................323
Cleaning the engine ...................................323
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades .....................324
Cleaning the interior ...................................325
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens .......326
Cleaning leather seats ..................................327
Cleaning the alloy wheels ...............................327
Vehiclestorage.......................................328
Wheels and Tires 330
Tire care ...........................................332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................349
Changing a road wheel .................................353
Technical specifications.................................361
Wheel lug nut torque ..................................361
Capacities and Specifications 362
Engine specifications ..................................362
Engine drivebelt ......................................362
Part numbers ........................................368
Vehicle identification number ............................368
Vehicle certification label ...............................369
Transmission code designation............................370
Accessories 371
Accessories .........................................371
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Ford Extended Service Plan 373
Audio System 376
MyLincoln Touch™ system ..............................378
Rear seat controls (if equipped) ..........................379
MyLincoln Touch™ 381
Privacy Information ...................................387
Infotainment display ...................................388
Voice recognition .....................................389
Listening to music ....................................393
Phone features .......................................414
Information Menu .....................................422
Settings............................................434
Climatefeatures......................................446
Navigation system.....................................450
Appendices 462
Scheduled Maintenance 482
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................487
Index 499
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.
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Introduction 9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time
to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available
throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they
are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or
right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
A
A. Right-hand side
B. Left-hand side
B
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alert See Owner’s
Manual
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparks
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
base
Check fuel
cap
Child seat
tether
anchor
Engine air
filter
Engine oil Explosive
Battery Battery acid
Brake
system
Child Safety
Door Lock
and Unlock
Cruise
control
Engine
coolant
gas
Anti-lock
braking
system
Cabin air
filter
Child seat
lower anchor
Do not open
when hot
Engine
coolant
temperature
Fan warning
Fasten
safety belt
Front airbag Front fog
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Introduction 11
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuel pump
reset
Heated rear
window
Lighting
control
Panic alarm Parking aid
Fuse
compartment
Interior
luggage
compartment
release
Low tire
pressure
warning
system
Hazard
warning
flasher
Jack
Maintain
correct fluid
level
Parking
brake system
Power
steering fluid
Service
engine soon
Windshield
defrost and
demist
Power
windows
front and
rear
Side airbag Stability
Windshield
washer and
wiper
Power
window
lockout
control
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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 the SYNC® chapter for more information.
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal;
• How fast the vehicle was travelling;
• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
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Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, Directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNC® or its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON),
911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone,
disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain
vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain
versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being
used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the
vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other
details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about
the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose
this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See your
SYNC® chapter for more information.
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Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS
technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s
current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”), only to help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do
not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not
activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC® chapter
for more information.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
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 MATERIAL
Note: Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules,
safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for
more information.
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers a full range of financing and
lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or
leased your vehicle through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services,
thank you for your business.
For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well
as help manage your account.
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
For more information regarding Lincoln Automotive Financial Services,
as well as access Account Manager, please go to www.LincolnAFS.com.
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
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REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.
We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft
parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.
You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking
for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle
provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed
in this owner’s manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or
exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do
happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent
requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and
dent resistance. During vehicle development, we validate that these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine
Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only
replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered
by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty
information that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual.
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Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
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EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this owner’s manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
owner’s manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export. See this owner’s manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children.
WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a
device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child
safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure
to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased
risk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING:
recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) and consulting your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is
appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact
the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the internet at
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John
Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information,
contact your provincial ministry of transportation, or locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the
internet, or Transport Canada at 1–800–333–0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca).
Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for
their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child.
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child size, height, weight, or age
Infants or
toddlers
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
All children are shaped differently. The
Recommended
restraint type
Use a child safety
seat (sometimes
called an infant
carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler
seat).
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child size, height, weight, or age
Small
children
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 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and
state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of
children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (12) years of
age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident
statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front
Passenger Sensing System in the Supplementary Restraints System
chapter for more information.
Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a child safety
seat (generally children who are less
than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are
greater than age four (4) and less than
age twelve (12), and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward
to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by
your child restraint manufacturer).
Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a belt-positioning
booster seat (generally children who
are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or
greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by child
restraint manufacturer).
Recommended
restraint type
Use a
belt-positioning
booster seat.
Use a vehicle
safety belt having
the lap belt snug
and low across the
hips, shoulder belt
centered across
the shoulder and
chest, and seat
back upright.
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CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly
restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and
restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
largest child in the front seat.
WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and
warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to
determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,
height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in
conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your
vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or
utilized, is inappropriate for your child’s height, age or weight, or does
not properly fit the child, may increase the risk of serious injury or
death.
WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.
They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or
death in a crash.
WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster
seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
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WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for
children
Use any attachment method as indicated
below by X.
Combined
weight of
Restraint
Type
Rear-facing
child seat
Rear-facing
child seat
Forwardfacing
child seat
Forwardfacing
child seat
Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon
which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head
restraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints.
child and
child
restraint
seat
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Up to 65 lb
(29.5 kg)
Over 65 lb
(29.5 kg) XX
LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
LATCH
(lower
anchors
only)
XXX
Safety
belt
and
top
tether
anchor
XX
Safety
belt and
LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
Safety
belt
only
X
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BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less
than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and
less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and
80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if
recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and
provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until
they reach age eight (8), a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or
80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these
questions when the child is seated without a booster seat.
• Can the child sit all the way
back against their vehicle seat
with knees bent comfortably at
the edge of the seat cushion?
• Can the child sit without
slouching?
• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?
• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
• Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and
shoulder belt.
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Types of Booster Seats
• Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.
If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a
backless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at the
tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the
backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or
head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back
booster seat.
• High back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that
adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be
a better choice.
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Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that
keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the
stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest
snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck
and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also
show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s hips.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used,
placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster
seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than
this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s
instructions.
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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
Child Seats
Use a child safety seat (sometimes
called an infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat) for infants,
toddlers or children weighing
40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear
seat whenever possible.
WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint,
and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able
to be properly restrained.
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.
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• 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, the recliner may be adjusted slightly
to improve child seat fit. If needed, the head restraints may be
removed.
• For third-row seating positions, the head restraints may be stowed to
improve child seat fit. See the Seats chapter for information on folding
the head restraints.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5 below.
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: 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.
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,
do the following:
• Standard safety belt: pull down
on the shoulder belt and then
grasp the shoulder belt and lap
belt together behind the belt
tongue.
• Inflatable safety belt: grasp the
shoulder belt and lap belt together
behind the belt tongue.
While holding the shoulder
3.
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.
• Standard safety belt buckle
• Inflatable safety belt buckle
5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, do the following;
• Standard safety belt: grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the
belt is pulled out.
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• Inflatable safety belt: grasp the lap
portion of the inflatable safety belt
and pull upward until all of the belt
is pulled out.
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.
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, repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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 (for standard safety belt) or pulling
down on the lap belt (for inflatable safety 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.
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