Ford 2015 Transit Owner's manual

October 2014

Third Printing

Owner’s Manual

Transit

Litho in U.S.A.

fordowner.com ford.ca

2015 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual

FK3J 19A321 AB

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: 03/2014 20140915160737

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
Perchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit.........................................................10
Replacement Parts
Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices.................................................11
Mobile Communications
Equipment......................................................11
Export Unique Options...................................11
Child Safety
General Information.......................................13
Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Child Safety Locks..........................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................29
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................29
Safety Belt Minder.........................................30
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................31
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation...................................32
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Safety Canopy™............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41
Airbag Disposal...............................................42
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................43
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................43
Remote Control..............................................43
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................45
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................46
Creating a MyKey............................................47
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
Checking MyKey System Status..............49
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................50
MyKey Troubleshooting................................51
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................53
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................58
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Audio Control - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display................................60
Audio Control - Vehicles With:
Touchscreen Display..................................61
Voice Control - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display..................................61
Voice Control - Vehicles With:
Touchscreen Display..................................61
Cruise Control..................................................62
Information Display Control.......................62
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................63
Autowipers.......................................................63
Windshield Washers.....................................64
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Lighting
General Information......................................65
Lighting Control..............................................65
Autolamps........................................................66
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................67
Daytime Running Lamps.............................67
Direction Indicators.......................................68
Interior Lamps.................................................68
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................69
Exterior Mirrors................................................70
Interior Mirror...................................................70
Rear Quarter Windows..................................71
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................72
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................74
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............76
Information Displays
General Information......................................78
Trip Computer..................................................81
Personalized Settings...................................82
Information Messages.................................83
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................88
Air Vents............................................................88
Manual Climate Control..............................89
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................90
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............91
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................92
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................93
Head Restraints..............................................93
Manual Seats..................................................94
Power Seats.....................................................96
Rear Seats.........................................................97
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................101
Cigar Lighter...................................................102
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders....................................................103
Overhead Console.......................................103
Bottle Holder..................................................103
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................104
Ignition Switch..............................................104
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................104
Starting a Diesel Engine............................105
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................106
Switching Off the Engine...........................107
Engine Block Heater....................................107
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................109
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................110
Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................111
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................113
Running Out of Fuel......................................113
Catalytic Converter.......................................114
Selective Catalytic Reduction
System...........................................................115
Refueling...........................................................118
Fuel Consumption.......................................120
Emission Control System...........................122
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................132
Brakes
General Information....................................136
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................136
Parking Brake..................................................137
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................138
Using Traction Control................................138
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................140
Using Stability Control.................................141
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................142
Parking Aid......................................................142
Rear View Camera........................................143
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................146
Using Cruise Control...................................146
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter................................................148
Driver Alert......................................................148
Lane Keeping System.................................149
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................152
Load Limit........................................................152
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................160
Trailer Sway Control.....................................161
Recommended Towing Weights.............161
Essential Towing Checks...........................163
Transporting the Vehicle...........................169
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......170
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................172
Reduced Engine Performance.................172
Economical Driving.......................................172
Cold Weather Precautions.........................173
Driving Through Water................................173
Floor Mats........................................................173
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................175
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................176
Fuel Shutoff....................................................176
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................177
Post-Crash Alert System...........................179
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............180
In California (U.S. Only)..............................181
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................182
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................182
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................183
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................184
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................184
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................185
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations.....................................186
Fuse Specification Chart...........................187
Changing a Fuse...........................................198
Maintenance
General Information..................................200
Opening and Closing the Hood.............200
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L...................202
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel.............................................203
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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L.........................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L..........................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel...........................................................204
Engine Oil Check..........................................204
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter.............................................................205
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................206
Engine Coolant Check...............................206
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................209
Brake Fluid Check.........................................210
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................210
Washer Fluid Check.....................................210
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........210
Fuel Filter - Gasoline....................................212
Changing the 12V Battery..........................213
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Changing the Wiper Blades......................215
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................215
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Changing a Bulb............................................217
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L.....223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel................................225
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227
Waxing.............................................................228
Cleaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................229
Cleaning the Interior...................................229
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................229
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Vehicle Storage..............................................231
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................233
Tire Care..........................................................234
Using Winter Tires.......................................250
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256
Lug Nuts..........................................................264
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................265
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................265
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel.............................................266
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................267
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L..............................268
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel...........................................................269
Vehicle Identification Number................270
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Transmission Code Designation..............271
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L......271
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....274
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel................................278
Audio System
General Information...................................282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC............................................................288
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio............................290
Digital Radio..................................................292
Satellite Radio..............................................294
Audio Input Jack...........................................297
USB Port..........................................................297
Media Hub......................................................298
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Audio Troubleshooting..............................299
SYNC™
General Information..................................300
Using Voice Recognition...........................302
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........304
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......318
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................329
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................339
MyFord Touch™
General Information...................................348
Settings...........................................................356
Entertainment..............................................369
Phone..............................................................388
Information....................................................395
Navigation......................................................405
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................414
Auxiliary Switches........................................415
Appendices
End User License Agreement..................416
Extended Service Plan
(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................438
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......440
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........443
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................445
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........448
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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 it,

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 handheld device

while driving and encourage the use of

voice-operated systems when possible.

Make sure you are aware of all applicable

local laws that may affect the use of

electronic devices while driving.

Note: This manual describes product

features and options available throughout

the range of available models, sometimes

even before they are generally available. It

may describe options not fitted to your

vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this

manual may show features as used in

different models, so may appear different

to you on your vehicle. However, the

essential information in the illustrations is

always correct.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle

in line with all applicable laws and

regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling

your vehicle. It is an integral part of the

vehicle.

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, some

of the options and features on this vehicle

may differ from what we describe 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.

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Right-hand sideA

Left-hand sideB

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.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

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Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

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

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Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment

release

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Jack

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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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Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

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Shield the eyes

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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 errors.

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).

• Malfunction 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 errors

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 error data storage

modules using special diagnostic devices.

If required, you will receive further

information. After an error has been

corrected, these data are deleted from the

error 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

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.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such

as airbag modules, safety belt

pretensioners and remote control batteries

may contain perchlorate material. Special

handling may apply for service or vehicle

end of life disposal. For more information

visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

(U.S. 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.

For your convenience we offer a number

of ways to contact us, as well as to help

manage your account.

Phone: 1-800-727-7000

For more information regarding Ford Credit,

as well as to access Account Manager,

please go to www.fordcredit.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

RECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the highest

standards using quality parts. We

recommend that you demand the use of

genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

whenever your vehicle requires scheduled

maintenance or repair. You can clearly

identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or

Motorcraft branding on the parts or their

packaging.

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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 these parts

deliver the intended level of protection as

a whole system. A great way to know for

sure you are getting this level of protection

is to use genuine Ford replacement

collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement

parts are the only replacement parts that

benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage

caused to your vehicle as a result of the

failure of non-Ford parts may not be

covered by the Ford Warranty. For

additional information, refer to the terms

and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

If converting or modifying your vehicle from

production specification, refer to the Body

and Equipment Mounting Manual at

www.etis.ford.com/fordservice.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment

is becoming increasingly important in the

conduct of business and personal affairs.

However, you must not compromise your

own or others’ safety when using such

equipment. Mobile communications can

enhance personal safety and security when

appropriately used, particularly in

emergency situations. Safety must be

paramount when using mobile

communications equipment to avoid

negating these benefits. Mobile

communication equipment includes, but

is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,

portable email devices, text messaging

devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and

injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any

device that may take your focus off the

road. Your primary responsibility is the safe

operation of your vehicle. We recommend

against the use of any 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.

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

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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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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 National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration and other safety

organizations, or are the minimum

WARNINGS

requirements of law. Ford recommends

checking with a NHTSA Certified Child

Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and

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 the NHTSA toll

free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,

check with your local St. John Ambulance

office for referral to a CPST or for further

information, contact your provincial

ministry of transportation, locate your local

St. John Ambulance office by searching for

St. John Ambulance on the internet, or

Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371

(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly

restrain children in safety seats made

especially for their height, age, and weight

may result in an increased risk of serious

injury or death to your child.

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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 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.

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

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 correctly 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 correctly 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 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

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. Your 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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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and

then grasp the shoulder belt and lap

belt together.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt

portions together, route the tongue

through the child seat according to the

child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the correct

buckle (the buckle closest to the

direction the tongue is coming from)

for that seating position until you hear

a distinct click and feel the latch

engage. Make sure the tongue is

latched securely by pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automatic

locking mode, grasp the shoulder

portion of the belt and pull downward

until all of the belt is pulled out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is

available on the front passenger and rear

seats.

6. Allow the belt to retract to remove

slack. The belt will click as it retracts

to indicate it is in the automatic locking

mode.

7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor

to make sure the retractor is in the

automatic locking mode (you should

not be able to pull more belt out). If the

retractor is not locked, unbuckle the

belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.

Force the seat down with extra weight,

for example, by pressing down or

kneeling on the child restraint while

pulling up on the shoulder belt in order

to force slack from the belt. This is

necessary to remove the remaining

slack that will exist once the extra

weight of the child is added to the child

restraint. It also helps to achieve the

correct snugness of the child seat to

your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean

toward the buckle will additionally help

to remove remaining slack from the

belt.

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat

is equipped).

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,

forcibly move the seat forward and

back to make sure the seat is securely

held in place. To check this, grab the

seat at the belt path and attempt to

move it side to side and forward and

back. There should be no more than

1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement

for correct installation.

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA

Certified Child Passenger Safety

Technician to make certain the child

restraint is correctly installed. In Canada,

check with your local St. John Ambulance

office for referral to a Certified Passenger

Seat Technician.

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH)

WARNINGS

Never attach two child safety seats

to the same anchor. In a crash, one

anchor may not be strong enough to

hold two child safety seat attachments

and may break, causing serious injury or

death.

Depending on where you secure a

child restraint, and depending on the

child restraint design, you may block

access to certain safety belt buckle

assemblies or LATCH lower anchors,

rendering those features potentially

unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants

should only use seating positions where

they are able to be correctly restrained.

The LATCH system is composed of three

vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors

located where seat back and seat cushion

meet (called the seat bight) and one top

tether anchor located behind that seating

position.

LATCH compatible child safety seats have

two rigid or webbing mounted

attachments that connect to the two lower

anchors at the LATCH equipped seating

positions in your vehicle. This type of

attachment method eliminates the need

to use safety belts to attach the child seat,

however the safety belt can still be used

to attach the child seat. For forward-facing

child seats, the top tether strap must also

be attached to the correct top tether

anchor, if a top tether strap has been

provided with your child seat.

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