Ford Focus 2004 Owner's Manual

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Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10 Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 14 Entertainment Systems 16 AM/FM stereo cassette 16 AM/FM stereo with CD 19 Climate Controls 34 Heater only 34 Manual heating and air conditioning 35 Rear window defroster 37 ...

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Seating and Safety Restraints 72 Seating 72 Safety restraints 77 Air bags 90 Child restraints 96 Driving 108 Starting 108 Brakes 112 Traction control 114 Transmission operation 115 Vehicle loading 121 Trailer towing 124 Recreational towing 126 Roadsi...

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Maintenance and Specifications 165 Engine compartment 167 Engine oil 170 Battery 174 Fuel information 182 Tire Information 197 Part numbers 209 Refill capacities 210 Lubricant specifications 212 Accessories 220 Index 222 All rights reserved. Reproduc...

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, ...

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments h...

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SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions De...

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Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may ...

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anc...

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Power Window Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smokin...

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 2.3L 14 PZEV instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning ligh...

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Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when...

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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: ...

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Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transaxle has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. U...

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High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds...

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the red section and the Check Engine indicator light illuminates, refer to How fail safe cooling works in coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Odometer: Regi...

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AM/FM STEREO WITH CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. 2. Rewind/fast forward: Press to reverse/advance to the previous/next cassette selection. If the end of the tape is reached, playback begins...

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5. Menu: Press MENU to access main menu functions. Use SEEK / for adjustments. Tune adjust: Press MENU until MAN appears in the display. Press or to manually move down/up the radio frequency band. Dolby: Dolby威 noise reduction reduces the amount of...

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Press the security release control and remove the front panel. To reposition the panel, insert the right-hand edge first, then the left-hand side, until the retaining latch is engaged. Replacement panels: Your Ford Dealer will require the following i...

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AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD door: Insert the CD label side up. 2. CD: Press to engage CD mode. CDs and tracks are selected and played chronologically. Press the AM/FM control to restore radio reception without ejecting the disc. 3...

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Shuffle: Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Press SEEK to engage/disengage the feature. Shuffle plays the songs on the current CD in random order. Automatic volume control (AVC): With this feature, radio volume changes automatically with v...

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• A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately form the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document. 8. Clock: Press and hold until t...

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6006 AM/FM SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6–DISC IN DASH CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) 2004 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems 22 ...

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9006 AM/FM SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6–DISC IN DASH CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD Door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side up. 2. Load: Press to load a CD. WAIT will appear in the display then change to INSERT. Insert the CD. LOAD an...

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CD eject during playback: Press the eject control during CD playback to eject the CD. Press again to cancel the eject process. To eject another disc, press the preset control that corresponds to the desired disc then press EJ. EJECT CD will appear in...

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8. Bass: Press BASS to adjust the bass levels. Turn the volume control to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press to adjust the treble levels. Turn the volume control to decrease/increase the treble output. 9. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Pre...

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11. Scan: Press SCAN to move up the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. CD: Press SCAN to sample CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to sto...

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IN-DASH CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD door: Insert a CD or MP3 label side up. 2. Soft keys: Press to make various selections in the audio menus. 3. Mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return. (Turning the volume control wi...

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SHF ALB appears in the display. Press again for a brief sampling of all MP3 directories on the disc. SCAN ALL appears at the bottom of the display. 6. Shuffle: CD/CD changer: Press to play the songs on the current CD in random order. SHUF ALB appears...

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Sharx: This function reduces the amount of interference from other radio stations in areas with a high density of stations. Select AUDIO and press ENTER. Select SHARX and press ENTER. Turn the control to turn the function on/off. Press ENTER to save ...

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Traffic Announcements: When activated, the audio unit will automatically switch from the current playing media to a traffic announcement when received. When the announcement is over, the system will return to the current playing media. Select AUDIO a...

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15. Seek: In radio mode, press to locate radio stations up or down the frequency band. To store a station, press and hold the soft key (next to the desired frequency) until you hear a beep. This indicates the station has been stored. To select a stat...

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MP3 INFORMATION • When the system is playing an MP3 disc, the directory name, track name and artist name are shown in the display. The directory number also appears in the left hand corner of the display. • A maximum of 20 directories is recommen...

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• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperatur...

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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the cabin. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through th...

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To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows...

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4. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the inte...

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition mus...

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HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be t...

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High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instru...

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VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT Your vehicle is fitted with either VOR (conventional halogen) or VOL (High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle. VOR is marked on the...

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VOL (HID) 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground, subtract 53.3 mm (2.1 inches), and make 2.5...

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps The dome lamp is equipped with a control switch that will illuminate when: • the doors are closed and the s...

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BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to assure lamp p...

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Replacing headlamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb: 1. Lift the hood and remove the bulb cover. 2. Swivel the wire clip to the side and pull out the lamp. 3. Pull the bulb holde...

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Replacing grill-mounted front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the cover panel at the front of the engine compartment. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the grille by tu...

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (coupe) 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and then open the hatchback. 2. From inside the luggage compartment remove the wing nut of the rear light assembly cover. 3. Usi...

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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon) 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and then open the hatchback. 2. Using a screwdriver remove the fixings and trim from the body. 3. Remove the socket from the lam...

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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs Sedan 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the luggage compartment. 2. Using a screwdriver remove the trim from the tailgate. 3. Pull the bulb holder from the lamp assembly. 4. Pull t...

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Replacing the luggage compartment lamp 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Carefully pry out the light assembly from the holder with a flathead screwdriver. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. Replacing i...

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Move the lever down for a single wipe. For intermittent operation, move control up one position and adjust the rotary control to the desired speed. For normal operation, move control up two positions. For high s...

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Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. At...

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HORN Press the steering wheel pad. The horn can be operated when the ignition is off. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (IF EQUIPPED) Power point outlets are designed for accessory use only. Do not hang any type of accessories or accessory bracket from the their...

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to o...

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Heated mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in pla...

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3. Press the SET ACCEL control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the ...

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Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET ACCEL control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap-Up f...

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Turning off speed control Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof b...

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Relearning function: In case the moon roof does not close properly anymore, follow this relearning procedure. • Tilt the moon roof into the vent position as far as possible. Release the switch. • Press and hold the same switch again for 30 second...

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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 ...

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Wagon Pull out the roller cover and secure the retaining points. The cover can be removed completely by pressing inward on both ends of the support. To reduce the risk of injury, the luggage cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips. Do n...

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Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from be...

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KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS The power door l...

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To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ig...

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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults...

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device mus...

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Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. With the all-door remote entry, press and release again within three seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activat...

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Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE ...

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How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Close all doors and fasten the driver’s seat bel...

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Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while s...

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• If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) positio...

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To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. If the...

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SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a coll...

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Adjusting the front manual seat Pull the lever located under the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Turn the control to adjust the lumbar support (if equipped). Turn the handle to adjust the height of the seat. Lift the cont...

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Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seats switch is located on the center console. To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes. The indicator ...

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On three door models, front safety belts should be pulled backwards to allow easier entry to or exit from the rear seats. Do not place objects behind the seat which could prevent the engagement of the seat lock. REAR SEATS Folding rear seat cushion f...

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Folding the rear seat back forward Coupe and wagon Remove the head restraints (if equipped) of the rear seats and stow them on the floor behind the front seats. Push the unlocking control on the rear seatback and fold the rear seatback forward. Sedan...

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Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward Pull the loop between the respective seat cushion and seatback, and fold the seat cushion on that side forward. Remove the head restraint(s) (if equipped) of the rear seat, and fold the seatback forward. ...

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How does the personal safety system work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and conditions. A collection of crash sensors provides information to the Restraints...

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Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occup...

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Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on ...

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Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. T...

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The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat safety belts have two types of locking modes. Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retra...

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• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to dis...

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Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Front safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middl...

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Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s ...

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “ra...

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Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea....

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BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2 minutes.) • Steps 3–5 must be complet...

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Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only e...

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently, an...

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Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an ...

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Children and air bags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may...

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The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium com...

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• diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the ...

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Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford...

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The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact col...

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Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up ...

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Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt will prov...

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Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat bac...

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Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or ...