Ford ESCAPE 2017 Owner's manual

February 2016

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Escape

Litho in U.S.A.

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2017 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

owner.ford.com ford.ca

2017 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual

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: 20160113202745

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety Locks..........................................25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................31
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 Knee Airbag.........................................40
Safety Canopy™............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................44
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................51
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................53
Manual Liftgate...............................................57
Power Liftgate.................................................58
Keyless Entry.....................................................61
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................63
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
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Audio Control..................................................66
Voice Control....................................................67
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control......................68
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................69
Autowipers.......................................................69
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71
Lighting
General Information......................................72
Lighting Control...............................................72
Autolamps.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................78
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Interior Mirror....................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Moonroof............................................................81
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Information Displays
General Information.....................................89
Trip Computer.................................................92
Information Messages.................................93
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................104
Automatic Climate Control......................105
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................107
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Cabin Air Filter................................................110
Remote Start..................................................110
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Head Restraints..............................................112
Manual Seats..................................................114
Power Seats.....................................................115
Memory Function...........................................117
Rear Seats........................................................118
Heated Seats..................................................119
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................125
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................127
Overhead Console........................................127
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................128
Ignition Switch...............................................128
Keyless Starting............................................128
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................129
Engine Block Heater.....................................131
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Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................133
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................135
Fuel Quality.....................................................136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Running Out of Fuel....................................136
Refueling..........................................................137
Fuel Consumption.......................................140
Emission Control System...........................141
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................144
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation................................148
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................148
Brakes
General Information....................................153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................153
Electric Parking Brake.................................154
Hill Start Assist..............................................156
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................158
Using Traction Control................................158
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Stability Control...............................160
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................161
Rear Parking Aid.............................................161
Front Parking Aid..........................................162
Side Sensing System..................................163
Active Park Assist.........................................165
Rear View Camera.........................................171
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................174
Using Cruise Control....................................174
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................175
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................180
Lane Keeping System..................................181
Blind Spot Information System..............185
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................187
Eco Mode..........................................................191
Steering............................................................192
Collision Warning System.........................192
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Luggage Covers.............................................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................203
Trailer Sway Control...................................204
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Essential Towing Checks..........................206
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......208
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................209
Economical Driving.....................................209
Driving Through Water................................210
Floor Mats.......................................................210
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................212
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213
Fuel Shutoff....................................................213
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Towing Points.................................................216
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................218
In California (U.S. Only).............................219
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................220
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................221
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................221
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................223
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................223
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................225
Changing a Fuse...........................................234
Maintenance
General Information...................................236
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L
EcoBoost™................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L..................240
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L
EcoBoost™.................................................241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L................................................................241
Engine Oil Check...........................................241
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
Engine Coolant Check...............................243
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................247
Brake Fluid Check........................................247
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................247
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................250
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................251
Removing a Headlamp..............................253
Changing a Bulb...........................................253
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................261
Cleaning Products........................................261
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261
Waxing.............................................................262
Cleaning the Engine....................................263
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................263
Cleaning the Interior...................................264
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................264
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................265
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................265
Vehicle Storage............................................266
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................268
Tire Care............................................................271
Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285
Changing a Road Wheel...........................288
Technical Specifications...........................292
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Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 1.5L
EcoBoost™...............................................294
Engine Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................294
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................295
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™......296
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......297
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................298
Vehicle Identification Number...............299
Vehicle Certification Label......................300
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L
EcoBoost™................................................301
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................304
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L....308
Audio System
General Information....................................312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD...................................................................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC.............................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD..........................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD..................................................................320
Digital Radio...................................................321
Satellite Radio..............................................324
USB Port.........................................................326
Media Hub......................................................326
SYNC™
General Information....................................327
Using Voice Recognition...........................329
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331
SYNC™ Applications and Services......343
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................348
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................357
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................365
Home Screen.................................................376
Using Voice Recognition............................377
Entertainment..............................................383
Phone...............................................................393
Navigation......................................................398
Apps.................................................................406
Settings..........................................................408
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................420
Accessories
Accessories....................................................433
Extended Service Plan
(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................435
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........437
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........440
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................443
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........445
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................456
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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, and service and repair

facilities may access or share among them

vehicle diagnostic information received

through a direct connection to your vehicle

when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Additionally, when your vehicle is in for

service or repair, Ford Motor Company,

Ford of Canada, and service and repair

facilities may access or share among them

data for vehicle improvement purposes.

For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose

to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,

you consent that certain diagnostic

information may also be accessed

electronically by Ford Motor Company and

Ford authorized service facilities, and that

the diagnostic information may be used

for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 327).

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.

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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.

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 327).

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 327).

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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.

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

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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.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

WARNING

Use of wireless plug-in devices in the

OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) may

allow unauthorized third parties to

gain access to vehicle systems and data

which could impair the function of various

vehicle systems, including safety-related

systems. The DLC should only be used by

a repair facility that operates in accordance

with 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.

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 Guide carefully. Your vehicle

is not a passenger car. As with other

vehicles of this type, failure to operate this

vehicle correctly may result in loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury or death.

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Using Your Vehicle With a

Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for

snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a

snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an

Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an

ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package.

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 recommendations for safety

restraints are based on probable

child height, age and weight thresholds

from the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration and other safety

organizations, or are the minimum

requirements of law. We recommend

checking with a NHTSA Certified Child

Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and

WARNINGS

consult your pediatrician to make sure your

child seat is appropriate for your child, and

is compatible with and properly installed

in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting

station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free

at 1-888-327-4236 or go to

http://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

safety seats made especially for their

height, age, and weight may result in an

increased risk of serious injury or death to

your child.

Do not leave children or animals

unattended in the vehicle. On hot

days, the temperature in the trunk or

vehicle interior can rise very quickly.

Exposure of people or animals to these

high temperatures for even a short time

can cause death or serious heat-related

injuries, including brain damage. Small

children are particularly at risk.

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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended restraint

type

Child size, height, weight, or ageChild

Use a child safety seat

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-

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

(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four

and less than age 12, and between 40 lb

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

100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your

child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belt

having the lap belt snug

and low across the hips,

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat back

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 pounds (36 kilograms).

Check your local and state or provincial

laws for specific requirements about

the safety of children in your vehicle.

• When possible, always properly

restrain children 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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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called

an infant carrier, convertible seat, or

toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or

children weighing 40 pounds (18

kilograms) or less (generally age four or

younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNINGS

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Never place a rear-facing

child seat in front of an active airbag.

If you must use a forward-facing child seat

in the front seat, move the seat upon which

the child seat is installed all the way back.

Airbags can kill or injure a child in a

child seat. Children 12 and under

should be properly restrained in the

rear seat whenever possible.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may block

access to certain safety belt buckle

assemblies and LATCH lower anchors,

rendering those features potentially

unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants

should only use seating positions where

they are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child safety seat with

combination lap and shoulder belts:

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for

that seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper

buckle until you hear a snap and feel it

latch. Make sure the tongue is securely

fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from the safety

seat, with the tongue between the child

seat and the release button, to prevent

accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which the

child seat will be installed in the upright

position.

• Put the safety belt in the automatic

locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle

does not require the use of a locking

clip.

Perform the following steps when

installing the child seat with combination

lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child seat illustrated is

a forward facing child seat, the steps are

the same for installing a rear facing child

seat.

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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat

with a combination lap and shoulder

belt.

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