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10. Pull the shoulder belts out to ensure that the
crotch safety belt buckle is securely fastened.
Adjust the lap and shoulder belts by pulling
firmly on the adjustment belt. Refer to
Figure 9.
[SR30360(ALL)05/95]
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Figure 9: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked
retractor
[SR30370(ALL)08/95]
11. If the shoulder belts are pulled too tight,
pull on the lap and shoulder belts cinch
release strap to loosen the shoulder belts on
the child's shoulders. Refer to Figure 4. Then
retighten the lap and shoulder adjustment
belt per Step 10 above.
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[SR30380(ALL)05/95]
To remove the child from the built-in child
seat:
[SR30390(ALL)06/95]
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of
the chest clip and pull the halves apart to
open the chest clip. Refer to Figure 8.
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[SR30400(ALL)06/95]
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety
belt buckle.
[SR30410(ALL)05/95]
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's
shoulders and remove the child. Refer to
Figure 6.
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[SR30420(ALL)06/95]
To stow the built-in child seat:
[SR30430(ALL)05/95]
1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position and lift the protector flap toward
the headrest.
[SR30440(ALL)05/95]
2. Fasten the snaps securely.
[SR30450(ALL)05/95]
3. Pull on the headrest release strap and rotate
the headrest downward until it latches
against the child seat cushion.
[SR30460(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always fasten the protector flap snaps
when stowing your child seats to prevent
the child seat cushion from rotating
forward in a collision.
[SR30470(ALL)05/95]
The seat can now be used by an adult.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[ST04750(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to
people as well as animals.
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[ST04775(ALL)03/91]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[ST04780(ALL)03/91]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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[ST04800(ALL)03/95]
Fuel-Injected Engines
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[ST04900(ALL)03/95]
When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a mifire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
[LG04825(ALL)07/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
[LG04875(ALL)07/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect the
fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
[LG04900(ALL)07/95]
After completing three consecutive warm-up
cycles and on the fourth engine start-up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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[FV32200(ALL)12/91]
To install the rear bucket seat:
[FV32300(ALL)12/91]
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
drop the front and rear floor hooks into the
floor wells at a point just behind the floor
attachment pins.
[FV32500(ALL)05/89]
2. Rotate the seat latch handle forward, causing
the J hook to engage over the front of the
foremost well retainer.
[FV32801(ALL)02/92]
3. For right hand seats, continue rotating the
seat latch handle until it comes to a
complete stop on the top of the tube. This
will cause the seat assembly to slide forward,
engaging the front and rear floor hooks with
the floor well retainers.
[FV32901(ALL)02/92]
For left hand seats, push the seat latch
handle downward to a full stop. This locks
the seat in position. Before you engage the
safety belt, be sure it is not twisted. Remove
any twist, then insert the tongue end of the
detachable anchor into the detachable anchor
until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
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[FV33300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free
of objects that would prevent proper seat
engagement. Never attempt to adjust the
seat latch while the vehicle is in motion.
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half page art:0095041-AInstallation and removal of the second and third passenger
bed and bench seat
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[FV38301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV38350(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor,
whether the seat is occupied or empty. If
not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
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[FV38401(ALL)05/93]
RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the
latch hooks are securely locked around the
floor pins.
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[AS02575(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a disc and begin play
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[AS02600(ALL)08/95]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection).
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[AS02625(ALL)08/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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[AS02650(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
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[AS02675(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit
will shut off the player and ªTOO
HOTº will scroll in the display for
approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature
returns to normal operating range, the
CD player will again be operational.
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[AS02700(ALL)08/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
[AS02725(ALL)08/95]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator (
a)
illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº button.
The stop indicator (
X) in the display illuminates
and operation returns to the radio mode. To
resume CD play, press the ªPLAY/STOPº
button once again.
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[AS02750(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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[DR06300(ALL)01/95]
Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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[DR06310(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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[DR06320(ALL)01/95]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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[DR06330(ALL)01/95]
2. Remove the key.
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[DR06340(ALL)08/95]
3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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[DR06350(ALL)08/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR06360(ALL)01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR06370(ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Aerostar
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR06375(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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