1996 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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Automatic locking mode
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In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and will
remain locked when the combination
lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not
allow the occupant freedom of movement. This
mode provides the following:
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A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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Child safety seat installation.
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This modemust be usedwhen installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
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To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode,
perform the following steps:
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1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and, when allowed to retract, a
clicking sound is heard. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
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3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract. This
indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
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NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, some rear safety belts have a
detachable anchor mounted to the outboard side
of the rear seats. This should remain attached,
except when removing the rear seats.
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The second row passenger side outboard seating
position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo
door to stow the shoulder safety belt when
entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not
being used.
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NOTE: When the belt is stowed using the
hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as
an assist when entering the vehicle.
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Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt
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Disengaging rear seat safety belts for seat
removal
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In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt
must be disengaged from the seat. To disengage
the safety belt from the seat, insert a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the
detachable anchor. Then lift upward.
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Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the
tongue end of the detachable anchor must be
correctly stowed. See the following illustration.
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Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
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RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your
vehicle it must be placed in its original
position. Improper installation of the seat
will prevent correct use of the safety belts
and could increase the risk of injury.
Refer to the warning label on the seat
belt.
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After installing the rear seat, make sure the
safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into
the detachable anchor. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Then
insert the detachable anchor tongue into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and
feel the latch engage.
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Adjustable Lap Belts Without Retractors
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On the center seat of the rear three-passenger
seats you will find a lap-belt without a retractor.
You must adjust the lap belt to fit snugly and as
low as possible around your hips. Do not wear
the lap belt around your waist.
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Fastening and unfastening occupant safety lap belts
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Pull the belt across your hips andinsert the
tongue into the correct buckleon your seat
until you hear a snap and feel it lock. Make sure
the buckle is securely fastened.
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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and
tip the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt.
Pull the belt tongue over your lap until it
reaches the buckle.
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If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
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Unfastening the lap belts for the center front and center
rear seating positions Ð end release buckle shown (other
buckle similar)
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To unfasten the belt, push the release button on
the end of the buckle. This allows the tongue to
unlatch from the buckle.
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RWARNING
The lap belts should fit snugly and as low
as possible around the hips, not around
the waist.
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
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Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
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Safety Belt Maintenance
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Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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