1996 FORD AEROSTAR length

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[SR07500(ALL)06/95]
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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[SR07700(ALL)06/95]
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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[SR07800(ALL)06/95]
If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
[SR07900(ALL)08/95]
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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)
*
[SR08600(ALL)08/95]
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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[SR08800(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
The lap belts should fit snugly and as low
as possible around the hips, not around
the waist.
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[SR09600(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SR09700(ALL)07/95]
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.
*
[SR09750(ALL)08/95]
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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[SR09775(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SR09795(ALL)07/95]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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[SR09800(ALL)07/95]
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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[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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182 [AS07850(ALL)00/95]Using headphones with the rear seat
controls
[AS07855(ALL)08/95]
Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been
provided on the rear seat controls. Plug
headphone(s) into the provided jack(s) to
operate.
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[AS07860(ALL)08/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
*
[AS07865(ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS07870(ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS07875(ALL)08/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
*
[AS07880(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to its maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS07885(ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS07890(ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
*
[AS07895(ALL)08/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[DR29151(ALL)01/95]
q
Use extra caution when driving your vehicle
while you tow. (SeeDriving while you towin
this chapter.)
*
[DR29201(ALL)01/95]
q
Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. (SeeServicing your vehicle if you
towin this chapter.)
[DR29250(ALL)03/90]
Standard length vehicles adapted for trailer tow
may require relocation of the underbody spare
tire. It is recommended that you secure the tire
under the rear-most seat using the hold-down
hardware located with the jack.
[DR29301(ALL)03/91]
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Spare tire stowage (standard length model)
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[DR29350(ALL)05/94]
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been
driven at least 500 miles (800 km).
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[RE04300(ALL)01/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
*
[RE04400(ALL)01/95]
q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
*
[RE04500(ALL)01/95]
q
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
*
[RE04600(ALL)01/95]
q
tow a trailer.
*
[RE04700(ALL)01/95]
q
use tire chains on this tire.
*
[RE04800(ALL)01/95]
q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
*
[RE04900(ALL)01/95]
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
*
[RE05000(ALL)01/95]
q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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[RE05100(ALL)03/95]
Spare Tire Location
[RE05200(ALL)03/95]
If your vehicle is a standard length van model,
the spare tire is mounted inside a carrier at the
left rear quarter panel. To remove the spare tire,
remove the wing nut and plate. A flat tire can
be temporarily stowed in the same location.
[RE05300(ALL)01/89]
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A side mounted spare tire
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232 [RE05400(ALL)05/94]If your vehicle is the model with a standard
length body or extended length (all models), the
temporary spare tire is stowed at the rear of the
vehicle under the body.
[RE05450(ALL)05/94]
The standard length E-4WD model spare tire is
mounted on the floor.
[RE05500(ALL)08/95]
To remove underbody temporary spare tire:
[RE05600(ALL)11/89]
1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the cable
extends to allow the spare tire to be pulled
rearward from under the vehicle.
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[RE05700(ALL)10/94]
2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
[RE05800(ALL)11/89]
3. To stow cable/retainer with spare tire
removed, insert cable fitting into carrier rear
wall slot, place wheel retainer against the
carrier, and turn lug nut wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.
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235 [RE06600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not stow any conventional spare tire
or flat temporary spare tire in the
underbody position. Doing so may cause
damage to the tire, rear axle, or brake
lines. (Standard length only)
[RE06800(ALL)01/89]
A flat tire can be temporarily secured to the
floor pan under the rear-most seat. To
temporarily secure a flat tire:
[RE06900(ALL)01/89]
1. Remove the spare tire ªJº bolt, plate and
wing nut from their stowed location on the
jack.
[RE07000(ALL)01/89]
2. Position the flat tire, valve stem up, under
the rear-most seat and over the ªJº bolt
attaching bracket on the floor pan.
[RE07100(ALL)01/89]
3. Insert the ªJº hook bolt through the center of
the wheel and hook on bracket.
[RE07200(ALL)06/95]
4. Install plate over ªJº hook bolt and secure
with wing nut.
[RE07300(ALL)05/89]
quarter page art:0020267-A
Stowed position of ªJº bolt, plate and wing nut (Standard
length model)
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