1996 FORD BRONCO door lock

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[IN05450(BEF )10/89]
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
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[IN05500(BEF )05/95]
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on the Safety Compliance Certification Label -
this label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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[IN05515( ALL)04/94]
The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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[IN05545( ALL)04/95]
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation
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[IN05560( ALL)04/95]
Regulations such as those issued by the Federal
Highway Administration or issued pursuant to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and/or state and local laws and regulations may
require additional equipment for the way you
intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility
of the registered owner to determine the
applicability of such laws and regulations to
your intended use for the vehicle, and to
arrange for the installation of required
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[SR02900(BEF )05/95]
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to
lessen the risk of the door coming open in a
collision.
[SR02920(B )04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for
front seat passenger and a locking ªcinch
tongueº for rear seat outboard passengers.
[SR02930(BEF )04/95]
Dual Locking Mode Retractors
[SR02940(BEF )04/95]
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
[SR02950(BEF )04/95]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will allow the occupant freedom of
movement, locking tight only on hard braking,
hard cornering or impacts of approximately
5 mph (8 km/h) or more.
[SR02960(BEF )04/95]
The front seat belt retractor can also be made to
lock by pulling/jerking on the belt.
[SR02970(BEF )04/95]
Automatic Locking Mode
[SR02980(BEF )04/95]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and 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:
[SR02990(BEF )04/95]
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A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on occupant
[SR03000(BEF )04/95]
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Child seat/infant carrier installation restraint
[SR03010(B F )04/95]
RWARNING
Rear-facing infant seats should never be
placed in the front seat.
[SR03020(BEF )04/95]
This mode must be used when installing a child
seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
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[SR03120(BEF )05/95]
Combination Lap and Shoulder
Belts
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[SR03125(BEF )05/95]
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, corner hard or if
your truck receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination lap/shoulder
belt locks and helps reduce your forward
movement. The front seat belt systems can also
be made to lock by jerking on the shoulder belt.
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[SR03130(BEF )05/95]
NOTE: The rear belts cannot be made to lock
up by jerking on shoulder belt.
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[SR03135(BEF )05/95]
After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
[SR03137(BEF )05/95]
To fasten the belt
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[SR03140(BEF )05/95]
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt
is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert
the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
[SR03150(B )05/95]
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[ST03025(BEF )03/91]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[ST03050(BEF )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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[ST03075( ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST03100(B F )03/91]
Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition will vary, depending on the type of
gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may
be mounted on the steering column or on the
floor or console.
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[ST03115(B F )05/91]
If you have a manual transmission, you have a
key release lever which allows you to remove
your key from the ignition. The key release lever
is on the upper right of the steering column, just
above the key lock cylinder. The lever says
PUSH.
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[ST03120(B F )05/91]
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Key release lever
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[ST03300(B F )03/91]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the column:
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[ST03400( ALL)03/95]
1. Put the gearshift in Park.
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[ST03500( ALL)03/91]
2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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[ST03600( ALL)03/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[IP17875( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP17890(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(BEF )03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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[IP18000(BEF )03/95]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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[IP18400(BEF )03/95]
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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[IP18700(BE )12/91]
Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
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[IP19000(BE )05/95]
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Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner
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[IP19175(B F )05/90]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Features
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[FV00401(BEF )02/95]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[FV00601(BEF )01/95]
Doors
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[FV01801(BEF )03/95]
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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[FV01901(BEF )10/89]
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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[FV06001(B F )05/90]
Tailgate
[FV06101(B )05/90]
To open the tailgate, first lower the tailgate
window.
[FV06201(B )05/90]
Next, lift the latch handle from the inside
tailgate panel of your vehicle, and lower the
tailgate.
[FV06300(B )05/90]
To close the tailgate, lift it and push forward
with enough force to latch the assembly securely
in position.
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[FV06601(B F )05/90]
When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.
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120 [FV06701(B )05/90]For trucks with a swing away spare tire carrier,
you must release the carrier and swing it out of
the way before lowering the tailgate. See the
following illustration.
[FV06801(B )05/90]
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Bronco tailgate operation
[FV06901(B )05/90]
Latch lockout system for the tailgate
[FV07001(B )05/90]
The tailgate is equipped with a latch lockout
system which prevents you from opening it
unless the glass is completely down. The lockout
also prevents the glass from being raised unless
the tailgate is completely latched in the closed
position.
[FV07101(B )05/90]
RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that
the tailgate door and window are closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out.
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121 [FV07201(B )02/92]
If you must drive with the rear window open:
[FV07301(B )03/95]
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Adjust your climate control system to force
outside air into your vehicle.
[FV07401(B )02/92]
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Completely open the outside air vents if your
vehicle is so equipped.
[FV07501(B )02/92]
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You can prevent the tailgate from accidentally
opening by raising the glass one inch from
the fully opened position.
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[FV14100(BEF )04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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[FV14500(BEF )05/95]
The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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[FV14701(BEF )03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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[FV15001(BEF )05/95]
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Power door lock controls
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[FV15301(BEF )02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV15401(BEF )06/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
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