Ford 2017 Mustang Owner's manual

April 2016

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Mustang

Litho in U.S.A.

HR3J 19A321 AA

2017 OWNER’S MANUAL

owner.ford.com ford.ca

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Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 20160329174437

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
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................30
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance................................................33
Seatbelt Extension........................................33
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..........................34
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........41
Safety Canopy™ - Coupe............................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................45
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................48
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................49
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Clearing All MyKeys........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................53
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release..........................................................58
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................60
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................61
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................62
Audio Control...................................................62
Voice Control...................................................63
Cruise Control..................................................63
Information Display Control.......................63
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Autowipers.......................................................64
Windshield Washers.....................................65
Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting Control..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................68
Daytime Running Lamps............................69
Front Fog Lamps............................................69
Direction Indicators.......................................70
Welcome Lighting..........................................70
Interior Lamps.................................................70
Ambient Lighting............................................70
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................71
Global Opening................................................71
Exterior Mirrors.................................................72
Interior Mirror....................................................73
Sun Visors..........................................................74
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................75
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
Audible Warnings and Indicators............80
Information Displays
General Information.......................................81
Information Messages.................................89
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................100
Automatic Climate Control......................102
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................103
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106
Cabin Air Filter...............................................106
Remote Start.................................................106
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................108
Head Restraints............................................108
Manual Seats..................................................110
Power Seats....................................................110
Memory Function............................................111
Rear Seats........................................................112
Climate Controlled Seats...........................113
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................115
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................119
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................120
Glasses Holder..............................................120
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.....................................121
Keyless Starting..............................................121
Steering Wheel Lock....................................122
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................122
Engine Block Heater....................................124
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................126
Fuel Quality.....................................................127
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................127
Running Out of Fuel.....................................127
Refueling..........................................................129
Fuel Consumption.........................................131
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Emission Control System...........................132
Transmission
Manual Transmission..................................135
Automatic Transmission............................137
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................140
Brakes
General Information.....................................141
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................141
Parking Brake..................................................141
Hill Start Assist..............................................142
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................144
Using Traction Control................................144
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................145
Using Stability Control...............................146
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................149
Rear Parking Aid...........................................149
Rear View Camera.......................................150
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................154
Using Cruise Control....................................154
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................155
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............162
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................164
Steering............................................................167
Collision Warning System.........................168
Drive Control...................................................170
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................173
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................178
Recommended Towing Weights.............179
Essential Towing Checks..........................180
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......181
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top...................183
Closing the Convertible Top.....................184
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving......................................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................189
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Fuel Shutoff...................................................190
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Post-Crash Alert System...........................193
Transporting the Vehicle............................193
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............195
In California (U.S. Only).............................196
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................197
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................198
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................198
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................200
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Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................200
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................202
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L
EcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................214
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................215
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................216
Engine Oil Check...........................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Manual Transmission Fluid Check..........221
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check.........................................221
Clutch Fluid Check.......................................222
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................222
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Fuel Filter.........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery.........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades......................225
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................225
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225
Changing a Bulb...........................................226
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter................230
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................231
Cleaning Products........................................231
Cleaning the Exterior..................................232
Waxing.............................................................233
Cleaning the Engine....................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................234
Cleaning the Interior...................................234
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................235
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................235
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............236
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................236
Vehicle Storage............................................236
Cleaning the Convertible Top..................238
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................239
Tire Care..........................................................245
Using Summer Tires...................................260
Using Snow Chains....................................260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............261
Changing a Road Wheel...........................265
Driving at High Speed.................................270
Technical Specifications............................271
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™................................................272
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................272
Engine Specifications - 5.0L....................273
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™......274
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................275
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L..............................276
Vehicle Identification Number.................277
Vehicle Certification Label.......................278
Transmission Code Designation............278
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™................................................279
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....283
Capacities and Specifications -
5.0L...............................................................287
Audio System
General Information...................................292
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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio............................293
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................296
Digital Radio..................................................297
Satellite Radio..............................................299
USB Port.........................................................302
Media Hub......................................................302
SYNC™
General Information...................................303
Using Voice Recognition...........................305
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............307
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......319
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................324
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................333
SYNC™ 3
General Information....................................341
Home Screen.................................................352
Using Voice Recognition...........................353
Entertainment..............................................360
Climate............................................................370
Phone...............................................................373
Navigation......................................................378
Apps.................................................................386
Settings...........................................................388
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................400
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................413
Ford Protect
Ford Protect....................................................415
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........417
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........420
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................423
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........425
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................435
Type Approvals............................................459
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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.

E154903

Right-hand side.A

Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E162384

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

E71340

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

E161353

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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E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

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 303).

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 303).

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 SYNC™

(page 303).

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 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. 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 Owner’s

Manual.

Additional Warranty Information

Your vehicle carries the same warranty as

other Ford models. This information is

covered in its entirety in the Ford Warranty

Guide. You can obtain warranty service for

your vehicle at any authorized dealer

nationwide.

We design and build our vehicles for our

customers to drive as delivered from the

factory. The Ford Warranty Guide

discusses vehicle use and the installation

of aftermarket parts and their effect on

warranty coverage. See the Ford Warranty

Guide for complete information.

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Using your vehicle on a dedicated road

course may result in degraded function

and failure of major systems such as the

engine, transmission and rear axle due to

the overheating of these systems. If you

intend to use your vehicle on a dedicated

road course, we suggest that you equip

your vehicle with racing-type coolers to

protect these three systems.

In addition, if the vehicle is subjected to

dedicated road course use, we recommend

the following vehicle durability

maintenance:

• Change your axle lubricant and friction

modifier after the initial (first) hour of

high-speed operation; thereafter

change the axle lubricant and friction

modifier every 12 hours (under these

conditions).

• Change your transmission oil after each

event where your vehicle is subjected

to individual on-track sessions

exceeding 15 minutes.

• Change your engine oil and filter after

each event.

Additionally, perform a multi-point

inspection on items specified in the

scheduled maintenance section of this

owner guide before and after dedicated

road course use. See General

Maintenance Information (page 417).

See the vehicle service manual for removal

and installation procedures. Replace with

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft™ service

parts as needed.

These actions may not necessarily protect

your powertrain from damage in dedicated

road course use. Subjecting your vehicle

to dedicated road course use even with

these proposed precautions may render

repairs non-reimbursable under the

warranty.

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.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

Note: 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

Ford’s 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.

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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

Owner’s Manual. A market unique

supplement may be supplied that

complements this book. By referring to the

market unique supplement, if provided,

you can properly identify those features,

recommendations and specifications that

are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s

Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and

Canadian Markets. Features or equipment

listed as standard may be different on units

built for export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required

information and warnings.

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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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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 37).

INSTALLING CHILD

RESTRAINTS

Child Seats

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