1996 FORD AEROSTAR child lock

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[SR27300(ALL)05/95]
Installing Child Safety Seats at
the Rear Center Seating Position
with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt
[SR27350(ALL)08/95]
DO NOT install a forward-facing child safety
seat in the third row center seating position.
Forward-facing seats must be installed with a
lap/shoulder belt, or a lap belt and top tether
strap.
[SR27400(ALL)06/95]
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue toward the loose
end of webbing.
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[SR27450(ALL)01/95]
2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
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[SR27500(ALL)01/95]
3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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[SR27550(ALL)03/95]
4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for the center seating position until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
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[SR27600(ALL)01/95]
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling
on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to
tighten the belt.
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[SR27650(ALL)04/95]
6. Before placing the child into child seat,
forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side
and in forward directions to ensure that the
seat is held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat
in a different seating position.
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Until a floor anchor is installed, follow these
steps to install a tethered child safety seat in the
front seat:
[SR27814(ALL)08/95]
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat.
[SR27816(ALL)08/95]
2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
belt retractor to switch the retractor to
automatic locking mode.
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[SR27818(ALL)07/95]
3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the
lap/shoulder belt.
[SR27820(ALL)08/95]
4. Install the child safety seat in the right front
seat. Refer to the previous section on
Installing Child Safety Seats. Hook the tether
strap around the webbing near the center of
the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
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[SR27822(ALL)07/95]
5. Tighten the tether strap.
[SR27824(ALL)08/95]
Until floor-mounted tether anchors are installed,
tether straps of child safety seats in the second
row may be anchored to lap/shoulder belts for
the third row, following the five steps above, or
to the tongue of the third row lap belt.
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[SR27830(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the chance of injury in an
accident.
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[SR27840(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anchor bolt(s) is ever removed, the
hole(s) in the floor must be sealed to
prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes
entering the passenger compartment.
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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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[SR30480(ALL)05/95]
Inspection after a collision
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[SR30490(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware should
be inspected by a qualified dealer
technician after any collision.
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[SR30495(ALL)08/95]
If the child seat was in use during a collision,
Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the
collision was minor and a qualified technician
finds that the child restraints do not show
damage and continue to operate properly, they
do not need to be replaced. If there is any
bending of the vehicle seatback or seat structure,
it should also be replaced. Built-in child seats
not in use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
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[SR30500(ALL)05/95]
Built-in child seat maintenance
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[SR30510(ALL)05/95]
Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not
function properly.
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[SR30520(ALL)05/95]
Cleaning
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[SR30530(ALL)08/95]
Your Built-In Child Seat may be cleaned with
mild soap and water. Do not use household
cleaners as they may weaken the webbing or
damage the plastic parts. For your convenience,
the liner can be removed, machine-washed, and
air-dried.
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Index 359
Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 282
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 26
and child safety seats.......... 34
description............. 26,28
disposal................ 32
driver air bag........... 26,28
indicator light............. 81
operation............... 28
proper seating............. 27
service and information labels...... 28
tone generator............. 31
wearing safety belts........... 27
Air cleaner filter
location............... 269
specifications............. 337
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air conditioner . . . 98
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 92
Alcohol, in fuel............. 277
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 182
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 284
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 193
see also Brake............ 193
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 248
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Autolamp system (see Headlamps) . . 102, 104
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Index 361
Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding...... 309
fluid, refill capacities......... 309
fluid, specifications........310, 338
front disc.............. 193
if brakes do not grip well....... 195
master cylinder............ 309
new brake linings............ 7
noise..............193, 195
parking............... 197
power braking............ 193
rear anti-lock............. 194
servicing.............195, 309
stopping distances........196, 198
trailer................ 219
when storing your vehicle....... 344
Brake-shift interlock.......... 66,187
Break-in period.............. 7
Brights (high beams)......... 84,110
Built-in child seat
cleaning................ 57
operation............... 48
Bulbs, replacing............. 322
halogen............... 323
headlamps.............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 253
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 335
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)......163, 169, 175, 177
Catalytic converter........... 331
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 156
Chains, tires.............. 302
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362 Index
Changing a tire............. 229
Charging system gauge.......... 82
Charging system warning light....... 81
Child safety restraints........... 32
built-in child seat............ 48
child safety belts............ 58
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 15, 34
built-in child seat............ 48
in front seat.............. 34
in rear outboard seat.......... 34
in rear seat............... 34
tether anchorage hardware........ 46
Chime
headlamps on.............. 84
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 77
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 322
see also fuses............. 313
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 160
chrome and aluminum parts....... 9
engine compartment.......... 272
exterior................ 8
exterior lamps............ 102
fabric................ 142
headlamps.............. 102
instrument panel............ 91
instrument panel lens......... 108
interior lamps............. 105
mirrors................ 144
plastic parts.............. 9
polishing................ 8
rear windows............. 100
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370 Index
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 73
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 32,34
Instrument cluster............. 73
Instrument panel............. 89
cleaning............... 108
location of components......... 89
registers................ 91
Integrated child seat
(see Built-in child seat)......... 48
Interval wipers............. 110
J
Jack.................. 231
operation.............237, 239
positioning.............. 239
storage................ 231
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 227
disconnecting cables.......... 228
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 62
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 102
checking............... 322
daytime running light system..... 104
flashing the lamps........... 110
hazard flashers............ 113
headlamps.............. 101
high beams.............. 110
high-mount brakelamp........ 106
illuminated entry system........ 107
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