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September 2017 First Printing Owner’s Manual MKZ Litho in U.S.A.

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. © Ford Motor Company 2017

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Table of Contents

Introduction About This Manual............................................7 Symbols Glossary..............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65...............................12 Perchlorate........................................................12 Lincoln Automotive Financial Services.........................................................12 Replacement Parts Recommendation........13 Special Notices.................................................13 Mobile Communications Equipment...........14 Export Unique Options...................................14 Environment Protecting the Environment..........................16 At a Glance Instrument Panel Overview...........................17 Child Safety General Information........................................19 Installing Child Restraints..............................21 Booster Seats..................................................30

Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53 Safety Canopy™...............................................53 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55 Airbag Disposal...............................................56

Child Restraint Positioning...........................33 Child Safety Locks..........................................34 Seatbelts Principle of Operation...................................36 Fastening the Seatbelts................................37 Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................41 Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................44 Seatbelt Extension.........................................45 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..............................46

Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio

Frequencies.................................................57 Remote Control...............................................58 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................61 MyKey™ Principle of Operation...................................62 Creating a MyKey...........................................63 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65 Checking MyKey System Status.................66 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................66 MyKey Troubleshooting................................66 Doors and Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................68 Power Decklid..................................................72

Supplementary Restraints System

Principle of Operation....................................47 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48 Front Passenger Sensing System..............50 Side Airbags.....................................................52

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Lighting General Information.......................................88 Lighting Control...............................................88 Autolamps.........................................................89 Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90 Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90 Daytime Running Lamps...............................90 Automatic High Beam Control.....................91 Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92 Direction Indicators........................................93 Welcome Lighting...........................................93 Interior Lamps..................................................94 Ambient Lighting............................................95 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................96 Global Opening and Closing.......................97 Exterior Mirrors................................................97 Interior Mirror.................................................100 Sun Visors........................................................101 Sun Shades......................................................101 Moonroof..........................................................101

Instrument Cluster Gauges.............................................................104 Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106 Audible Warnings and Indicators...............110 Information Displays General Information........................................111 Information Messages...................................117 Climate Control Automatic Climate Control..........................137 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................139 Heated Windows and Mirrors....................140 Cabin Air Filter................................................141 Remote Start....................................................141 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position....................143 Head Restraints.............................................143 Power Seats....................................................145 Memory Function..........................................149 Rear Seats.......................................................150

Keyless Entry....................................................74 Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................76 Security Passive Anti-Theft System............................78 Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................79 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column...........................................................81 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column...........................................................81 Audio Control..................................................82 Voice Control...................................................83 Cruise Control..................................................83 Information Display Control.........................84 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................85 Autowipers.......................................................85 Windshield Washers......................................86

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Traction Control Principle of Operation..................................201 Using Traction Control.................................201 Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................203 Using Stability Control................................204 Parking Aids Principle of Operation.................................206 Rear Parking Aid...........................................206 Front Parking Aid..........................................207 Side Sensing System..................................208 Active Park Assist..........................................210 Rear View Camera........................................219 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................222 Using Cruise Control...................................222 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223 Driving Aids Driver Alert......................................................231

Fuel Quality.....................................................168 Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169 Running Out of Fuel.....................................169 Refueling...........................................................171 Fuel Consumption.........................................174 Engine Emission Control Emission Law..................................................176 Catalytic Converter........................................177 Transmission Automatic Transmission..............................180 All-Wheel Drive Using All-Wheel Drive..................................186 Brakes General Information......................................195 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................196 Electric Parking Brake..................................196 Auto Hold........................................................198

Heated Seats...................................................151 Climate Controlled Seats............................152 Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener................155 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 Storage Compartments Center Console.............................................162 Overhead Console.......................................162 General Information......................................163 Keyless Starting.............................................163 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164 Engine Block Heater....................................166 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions........................................168 Starting and Stopping the Engine

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Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance...................................266 Hazard Flashers............................................267 Fuel Shutoff....................................................267 Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................268 Post-Crash Alert System..............................271 Transporting the Vehicle.............................271 Towing Points................................................272 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................274 In California (U.S. Only)...............................275 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................276 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................................277 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................278 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................280 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......280 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................281

Fuses Fuse Specification Chart............................282 Changing a Fuse..........................................299 Maintenance General Information.....................................302 Opening and Closing the Hood...............302 Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................304 Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................306 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................308 Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................308 Engine Oil Check.........................................308 Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................309 Engine Coolant Check.................................310 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......314 Brake Fluid Check.........................................318 Washer Fluid Check......................................319 Fuel Filter.........................................................319 Changing the 12V Battery...........................319 Checking the Wiper Blades........................321 Changing the Wiper Blades.......................321 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................322 Changing a Bulb...........................................323

Lane Keeping System.................................233 Blind Spot Information System.................238 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................240 Steering...........................................................244 Pre-Collision Assist......................................245 Drive Control.................................................249 Load Carrying Load Limit........................................................251 Towing Towing a Trailer............................................256 Recommended Towing Weights...............257 Essential Towing Checks...........................259 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........261 Driving Hints Breaking-In.....................................................263 Economical Driving......................................263 Driving Through Water...............................263 Floor Mats......................................................264

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SYNC™ 3 General Information.....................................398 Home Screen.................................................415 Using Voice Recognition.............................416 Entertainment................................................427 Climate............................................................440 Phone..............................................................444 Navigation......................................................452 Apps.................................................................463 Settings...........................................................466 SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................486 Accessories Accessories...................................................504 Lincoln Protect Lincoln Protect..............................................506 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information...........509 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............513 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................517

Bulb Specification Chart.............................323 Changing the Engine Air Filter.................325 Vehicle Care General Information.....................................326 Cleaning Products........................................326 Cleaning the Exterior...................................327 Waxing............................................................328 Cleaning the Engine....................................328 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................329 Cleaning the Interior....................................329 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................331 Cleaning Leather Seats..............................332 Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................332 Cleaning the Wheels...................................333 Vehicle Storage.............................................333 Body Styling Kits...........................................335 Wheels and Tires Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................336 Tire Care.........................................................343

Using Summer Tires....................................357 Using Snow Chains......................................358 Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359 Changing a Road Wheel.............................363 Technical Specifications..............................371 Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................373 Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374 Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L.................................375 Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................377 Vehicle Identification Number...................378 Vehicle Certification Label.........................378 Transmission Code Designation...............379 Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......380 Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......387 Audio System General Information.....................................394 Audio Unit......................................................395 USB Port..........................................................397

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Scheduled Maintenance Record...............521

Appendices Electromagnetic Compatibility...................541 End User License Agreement...................546 Type Approvals.............................................577

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Introduction

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.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Lincoln. 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 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.

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Right-hand side. Left-hand side.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

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Air conditioning system lubricant type

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Anti-lock braking system

Child seat lower anchor

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Child seat tether anchor

E71880

Flammable

Cruise control

Battery

E231160

E71340

Front airbag

Do not open when hot

Battery acid

E67017

Front fog lamps

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Engine air filter

Fuel pump reset

Brake system

Engine coolant

Fuse compartment

Cabin air filter

Engine coolant temperature

Hazard warning flashers

Engine oil

Check fuel cap

Heated rear window

Child safety door lock or unlock

Explosive gas

Heated windshield

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Interior luggage compartment release

Parking brake

Shield the eyes

E167012

Power steering fluid

Stability control

Jack

E138639

Windshield wash and wipe

Power windows front/rear

Keep out of reach of children

E161353

Lighting control

Power window lockout

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording

Low tire pressure warning

Requires registered technician

E231159

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Maintain correct fluid level

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

Note operating instructions

See Service Manual

Panic alarm

E231158

Service engine soon

Parking aid

E139213

Side airbag

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The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and • How fast the vehicle was traveling; and • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. •

Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide services to you, personalizing your

experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ 3 (page 398). 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.

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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™ 3 (page 398).

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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™ 3 (page 398). 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. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

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

LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. We are dedicated to providing answers, information and a truly extraordinary experience. Use the options below to contact us with questions about your account or financing and we will respond promptly: Web Address www.LincolnAFS.com Phone: 1-888-498-8801 Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services

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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 Lincoln Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Lincoln Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Lincoln Warranty.

P.O. Box 542000 Omaha, NE 68154-8000

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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.

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see 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 use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

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On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector WARNING

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. 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

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

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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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Environment

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You should 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. For details about Ford Motor Company's sustainability progress and initiatives visit: Web Address www.sustainability.ford.com

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At a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 93). A Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 104). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 106). B Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 85). C Information and entertainment display. D Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 395). E Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 267). F Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 206). G Heated rear window switch. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 140). H Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 137). I Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 163). J Entertainment, navigation and phone. K Voice control. See Voice Control (page 83). L Horn. M Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 81). N Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 222). O Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 111). P Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 196). Q Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 88). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 90). R

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Child Safety

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.

WARNINGS 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 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

WARNINGS www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Child size, height, weight, or age

Recommended restraint type

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

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally 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). 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 recommended by child restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.

Larger children

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Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS

• You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 50).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS Child Seats

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.

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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).

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Standard seatbelts

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 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 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. This 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 rear facing child restraint.

2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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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.

E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the belt 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 clicks as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

E142533 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 exists once the extra weight of the

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child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of

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

the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle provides extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.

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Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable seatbelt. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances, these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with seatbelt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks 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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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the lap portion of the inflatable seatbelt and pull upward until you pull all of the belt out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. Note: Unlike the standard seatbelt, the inflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locks the child restraint for installation. The ability for the shoulder portion of the belt to move freely is normal, even after the lap belt has been put into the automatic locking mode.

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 down on the lap 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 proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.

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9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint 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 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.

The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors where the seatback and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor 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 seatbelts to attach the child restraint. However, you can still use the seatbelt to attach the child restraint. For forward-facing child restraints, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor if a top tether strap has been provided with your child restraint.

E142534 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 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation.

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The LATCH anchors are at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback below the symbols as shown. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child restraint with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child restraint only to the anchors shown. Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.

The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 18 in (46 cm) apart. You cannot install a child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments at the center seating position. You can only use LATCH compatible child restraints (with attachments on belt webbing) at this seating position provided that the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child restraint to any lower anchor if an adjacent child restraint is attached to that anchor. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child restraint from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than 1 in (2.5 cm) when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child restraint installation at the seating positions marked with the child restraint symbol.

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