Ford 2017 Transit Owner's manual

January 2017

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Transit

Litho in U.S.A.

owner.ford.com ford.ca

2017 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual

HK3J 19A321 AA

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of

continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time

without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a

retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: HK3J 19A321 AA 201604 20161118102841

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
Perchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit.........................................................10
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices.................................................11
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning..........................27
Child Safety Locks.........................................28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................30
Fastening the Seatbelts................................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance................................................35
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Side Airbags.....................................................44
Safety Canopy™............................................44
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................48
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................48
Remote Control - Vehicles Without:
Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)...........................................................48
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS).....................50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................51
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................52
Creating a MyKey............................................53
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................54
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................56
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................58
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................63
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................64
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68
Audio Control..................................................68
Voice Control...................................................69
Cruise Control.................................................69
Information Display Control.......................70
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Autowipers.........................................................71
Windshield Washers......................................72
Lighting
General Information......................................73
Lighting Control...............................................73
Autolamps........................................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Direction Indicators........................................75
Interior Lamps.................................................76
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................77
Exterior Mirrors................................................78
Interior Mirror....................................................78
Rear Quarter Windows.................................79
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................82
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85
Information Displays
General Information.....................................86
Trip Computer.................................................89
Personalized Settings..................................89
Information Messages.................................90
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................97
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........98
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................99
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................100
Head Restraints............................................100
Manual Seats..................................................101
Power Seats...................................................103
Rear Seats.......................................................105
Heated Seats..................................................107
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................109
Cigar Lighter....................................................110
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders.....................................................112
Overhead Console.........................................112
Bottle Holder...................................................112
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.....................................113
Ignition Switch................................................113
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................114
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................114
Diesel Particulate Filter...............................116
Switching Off the Engine............................116
Engine Block Heater......................................117
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................118
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................119
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................121
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................122
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................123
Running Out of Fuel.....................................123
Catalytic Converter......................................124
Selective Catalytic Reduction
System..........................................................124
Refueling..........................................................128
Fuel Consumption.......................................130
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Emission Control System...........................131
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................141
Tow/Haul.........................................................144
Brakes
General Information....................................146
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................146
Parking Brake..................................................147
Hill Start Assist..............................................147
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................149
Using Traction Control...............................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................150
Using Stability Control.................................151
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................152
Parking Aid......................................................152
Rear View Camera.......................................154
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................157
Using Cruise Control....................................157
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter.................................................159
Driver Alert......................................................159
Lane Keeping System.................................160
Steering............................................................162
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................164
Load Limit.......................................................164
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................169
Trailer Sway Control....................................170
Recommended Towing Weights............170
Essential Towing Checks............................172
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......178
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................180
Reduced Engine Performance................180
Economical Driving.....................................180
Cold Weather Precautions.........................181
Driving Through Water.................................181
Floor Mats........................................................181
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................183
Hazard Flashers............................................184
Fuel Shutoff...................................................184
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................185
Post-Crash Alert System...........................187
Transporting the Vehicle............................187
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............189
In California (U.S. Only).............................190
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................191
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................192
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................192
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................193
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................194
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................194
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations.....................................196
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Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel...............................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................214
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel............................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................216
Engine Oil Check...........................................216
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter...............................................................217
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................218
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel......................218
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline......218
Engine Coolant Check................................218
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................222
Brake Fluid Check........................................223
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................223
Washer Fluid Check....................................223
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel...............................224
Fuel Filter - Gasoline...................................226
Changing the 12V Battery.........................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................228
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp.............................230
Changing a Bulb............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................236
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................237
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................239
Cleaning the Exterior..................................240
Waxing..............................................................241
Cleaning the Engine.....................................241
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................241
Cleaning the Interior...................................242
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................243
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............244
Cleaning the Wheels..................................244
Vehicle Storage............................................245
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................247
Tire Care..........................................................248
Using Winter Tires.......................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................265
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........266
Changing a Road Wheel...........................270
Technical Specifications...........................279
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel..............................................281
Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................281
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................282
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel...........................................................283
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......284
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................285
Vehicle Identification Number...............286
Vehicle Certification Label.......................287
Transmission Code Designation............287
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel...............................288
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................291
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Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....294
Audio System
General Information...................................298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......299
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC............................................................302
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio............................304
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................306
Digital Radio..................................................307
Satellite Radio...............................................310
Audio Input Jack............................................312
USB Port...........................................................313
Media Hub.......................................................313
SYNC™
General Information....................................314
Using Voice Recognition............................316
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............318
SYNC™ Applications and Services......330
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................335
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................344
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................352
Home Screen................................................362
Using Voice Recognition...........................363
Entertainment...............................................370
Phone..............................................................380
Navigation......................................................385
Apps.................................................................393
Settings...........................................................396
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................408
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................421
Auxiliary Switches.......................................422
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................424
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......426
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........429
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................431
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........434
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................444
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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.

Note: Either Ford Motor Company or an

authorized Ford dealer may have originally

sold this incomplete vehicle to a vehicle

modifier who upfitted it. As a result, it may

have different options and features than

described in this manual.

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.

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant

type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

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Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum

based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

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

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Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

A large number of electronic components

of your vehicle contain data storage

modules temporarily or permanently

storing technical data about the condition

of the vehicle, events and malfunctions.

In general, this technical information

documents the condition of parts,

modules, systems or the environment:

• Operating conditions of system

components (e.g. filling levels).

• Status messages of the vehicle and its

individual components (e.g. number of

wheel revolutions/rotational speed,

deceleration, lateral acceleration).

• Malfunctions and defects in important

system components (e.g. lighting and

brake system).

• Vehicle reactions in particular driving

situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,

activation of the stability regulation

system).

• Environmental conditions (e.g.

temperature).

These data are exclusively technical and

help identification and correction of

malfunctions as well as optimisation of

vehicle functions. Motion profiles indicating

travelled routes cannot be created with

these data.

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If services are used (e.g. repair works,

service processes, warranty cases, quality

assurance), employees of the service

network (including manufacturers) are

able to read out this technical information

from the event and malfunction data

storage modules using special diagnostic

devices. If required, you will receive further

information. After a malfunction has been

corrected, these data are deleted from the

malfunction storage module or they are

constantly overwritten.

When using the vehicle, situations may

occur in which these technical data related

to other information (accident report,

damages on the vehicle, witness

statements, etc.) may be associated with

a specific person - possibly, with the

assistance of an expert.

Additional functions contractually agreed

upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location

in emergency cases) allow the

transmission of particular vehicle data

from the vehicle.

Note: Do not connect wireless plug-in

devices to the data link connector.

Unauthorized third parties could gain access

to vehicle data and impair the performance

of safety related systems. Only allow repair

facilities that follow our service and repair

instructions to connect their equipment to

the data link connector.

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.

WARNINGS

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.

We offer a number of convenient ways for

you to contact us, and 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.

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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 Manual that is

provided to you along with your Owner’s

Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted

with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

You risk death or serious injury to

yourself and others if you do not

follow the instruction highlighted by

the warning symbol. Failure to follow the

specific warnings and instructions could

result in personal injury.

Never place front seat mounted

rear-facing child or infant seats in

front of an active passenger airbag.

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On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

WARNING

Do not connect wireless plug-in

devices to the data link connector.

Unauthorized third parties could gain

access to vehicle data and impair the

performance of safety related systems.

Only allow repair facilities that follow our

service and repair instructions to connect

their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link

Connector (DLC) that is used in

conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for

vehicle diagnostics, repairs and

reprogramming services. Installing an

aftermarket device that uses the DLC

during normal driving for purposes such as

remote insurance company monitoring,

transmission of vehicle data to other

devices or entities, or altering the

performance of the vehicle, may cause

interference with or even damage to

vehicle systems. We do not recommend

or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in

devices unless approved by Ford. The

vehicle Warranty will not cover damage

caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and

Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types

of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read

this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle

is not a passenger car. As with other

vehicles of this type, failure to operate this

vehicle correctly may result in loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for

snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a

snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package, it may

be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges

ambulance manufacturers to follow the

recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s

Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle

Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as

pertinent supplements.

For additional information, please

contact the Truck Body Builders

Advisory Service:

Web Address

www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas

You can also call us at

1–877–840–4338.

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Other Vehicle Modifications

If converting or modifying your vehicle

from production specification, refer to

the Truck Body Builder Advisory

website:

Web Address

www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas

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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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint

type

Child size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-

ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.

(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four

and less than age 12, and between 40 lb

(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to

100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your

child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle seatbelt

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.

INSTALLING CHILD

RESTRAINTS

Child Safety Seat

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called

an infant carrier, convertible seat, or

toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or

children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child restraint. Never place a

rear-facing child restraint in front of

an active airbag. If you must use a

forward-facing child restraint in the front

seat, move the seat upon which the child

restraint is installed all the way back.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child restraint. Properly restrain

children 12 and under in the rear seat

whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may block

access to certain seatbelt buckle

assemblies and LATCH lower anchors,

rendering those features potentially

unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure

occupants 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 seatbelt buckle for that

seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the correct

buckle until you hear a distinct click

and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue

is securely fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from the safety

seat, with the tongue between the child

restraint and the release button, to

prevent accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which the

child restraint will be installed in the

upright position.

• Put the seatbelt in the automatic

locking mode. See Step 5. Your vehicle

does not require the use of a locking

clip.

Perform the following steps when

installing the child restraint with

combination lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child restraint

illustrated is a forward facing child restraint,

the steps are the same for installing a

rearward facing child restraint.

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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat

with a combination lap and shoulder

belt.

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