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Safety belt buckle placement for child seats
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Using the Dual Locking Mode Retractor
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
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Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of
the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The
automatic locking modemust be usedwhen
installing a child seat or infant carrier in the
front passenger seat or rear seats.
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RWARNING
Never install a rear-facing child seat or
infant carrier in the right front passenger
seat.
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Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include a tether strap that goes over the back of
the vehicle seat an FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual 37
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Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SR20300(ALL)06/95]
Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include a tether strap that goes over the back of
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Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include a tether strap that goes over the back of
the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring
point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap
as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of
your child safety seat for information about
ordering a tether strap.
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Front Seats
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To install a tether from a child safety seat in the
front seat:
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1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt in the right rear
seat.
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2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
retractor to switch the retractor to automatic
locking mode.
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3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the
lap/shoulder belt.
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4. Install the child safety seat in the front seat.
Refer to the previous section onInstalling
Safety Seats. Hook the tether strap hook
around the webbing near the center of the
shoulder portion of the locked lap/shoulder
belt.
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5. Tighten the tether strap.
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Rear Seats
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If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, you can anchor the strap to the
appropriate tether anchor directly behind that
seat position.
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38 [SR20650(ALL)07/95]Tether Anchorage Hardware
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All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a
tether anchor hardware kit for use with
Canadian child safety seats.
[SR20790(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle has two tether attachment locations
in the luggage compartment. To access the tether
attachment locations, you must pry off the caps.
[SR20800(ALL)07/95]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
[SR20850(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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Installing and positioning the anchor bracket
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Install the hardware for anchoring the tether
following the instructions in the tether anchorage
hardware kit. When attaching the anchor bracket
to the anchor, position the anch FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual 39 [SR21401(ALL)05/94]
Install the hardware for anchoring the tether
following the instructions in the tether anchorage
hardware kit. When attaching the anchor bracket
to the anchor, position the anch](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-40.png)
39 [SR21401(ALL)05/94]
Install the hardware for anchoring the tether
following the instructions in the tether anchorage
hardware kit. When attaching the anchor bracket
to the anchor, position the anchor bracket
straight up.
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Safety Belts for Children
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Children who are too large for child safety seats
should always wear safety belts. (See instructions
with your child seat, or contact its manufacturer,
to determine maximum size of child that will
safely fit in the seat.)
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[SR24130(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and
adjusted as described, the risk of serious
injury to the child in a collision will be
much greater.
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If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap and
shoulder belts can be positioned so that it does
not cross or rest in front of the child's face or
neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder
belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the
vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt
fit.
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To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on
children who have outgrown child safety seats,
Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning
booster seat that is labelled as confo FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual 40
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[SR24150(ALL)07/95]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on
children who have outgrown child safety seats,
Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning
booster seat that is labelled as confo](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-41.png)
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[SR24150(ALL)07/95]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on
children who have outgrown child safety seats,
Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning
booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and
provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that
encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A
belt-positioning booster should be used if the
shoulder belt rests in front of the child's face or
neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on
both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let
the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion
when the lower legs hang over the edge of the
seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your
pediatrician.
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RWARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with
a lap-only belt.
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Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and
shoulder belts should always be worn snugly
and below the hips, touching the child's thighs.
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Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air
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[IP05300(ALL)06/95]
On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
[IP05400(ALL)07/95]
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[IP05200(ALL)01/94]
Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air
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[IP05300(ALL)06/95]
On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
[IP05400(ALL)07/95]
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[IP05200(ALL)01/94]
Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air
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[IP05300(ALL)06/95]
On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
[IP05400(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP05500(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
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3. Set the fan
Hspeed as desired.
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[IP05800(ALL)12/91]
Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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[IP05900(ALL)03/94]
q
To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,
move the temperature selector toward the red
area for warmer air and toward the blue area
for cooler air.
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[IP06000(ALL)03/94]
q
If you drive with the fan off and the
windows closed, the windows may fog up.
To prevent fogging:
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1. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
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2. Set the desired temperature.
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3. Set the desired
Hspeed.
[IP06350(ALL)07/95]
4. Always use theN(fresh air) setting on
the air door control lever.
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[IP06400(ALL)12/91]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air to the back
seats.
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[IP06500(ALL)12/03]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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Windows
[FV03250(ALL)03/91]
Operating the Windows
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[FV03300(ALL)07/93]
The side windows on your vehicle can be raised
or lowered manually by turning the hand crank
located on each door.
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[FV03400(ALL)08/91]
NOTE: If you notice buffeting or pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window
open, you should open the opposite
window slightly to reduce the
condition.
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[FV05600(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV05625(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV05650(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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[FV05675(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Adjusting the Seats
*
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In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
*
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To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV08900(ALL)07/93]
1. Make sure nothing is placed under the front
seats. Such items may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism.
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2. Find the seat slide adjustment lever located
on the outside of the seat.
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3. Pull the lever up and hold it.
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4. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
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5. Release the lever and make sure the seat has
locked in place.
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Seat slide adjustment lever
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