1996 FORD E SERIES seats

42 [SR16055( E )05/95]A safety seat can appear to be securely fastened
by the safety belts, but the high forces during a
severe crash could tip it forward if held only by
a lap belt.
[SR16060( E )05/95]
Infants (under one year)
[SR16067( E )05/95]
Restrain infants in a rear-facing infant safety seat
or convertible safety seat in the rear-facing
position. These safety seats can be placed in any
passenger seating position in this vehicle other
than the last row of a 12 or 15 passenger club
wagon, and restrained by either a lap or
lap-shoulder belt according to the instructions on
the safety seat. In vehicle seats equipped with
lap-shoulder belts make sure the retractor is in
the automatic locking mode.ª
[SR16070( E )05/95]
Toddlers (one to four years)
[SR16080( E )05/95]
Install forward-facing convertible safety seats
only in vehicle seating positions equipped with
lap-shoulder belts. Forward facing convertible
safety seats can be used in the center of the
three-passenger second row bench seat only if a
top tether strap is used. Ford recommends
placing forward-facing safety seats in the second
row and using safety seats with top tether straps
for added protection. For more information on
top tether straps seeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapslater in this section.
[SR16090( E )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT use a forward-facing safety seat
or an infant seat in the last row of a 12-
or 15-passenger Club Wagon.
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[SR16095(BEF )06/95]
All child restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[SR16100(BEF )06/95]
RWARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety
seat, the child occupying the seat may be
injured during a collision or sudden stop.
An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.
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[SR16200(BEF )06/95]
RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.
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[SR16250(BEF )06/95]
RWARNING
Seatbacks should be upright for use with
child safety seats.
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[SR16275(BEF )06/95]
RWARNING
Always keep the buckle release button
pointing upward and away from the child
seat, with the tongue between the child
seat and the release button as shown in
the following illustration.
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[SR16300(BEF )04/95]
Installing Child Safety Seats
[SR16310( E )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 the
front seat passenger and rear seat outboard
passengers.
[SR16320( EF )04/95]
If you choose to install a forward-facing child
safety seat or infant carrier in the front seating
positions, move vehicle seat as far back as
possible.
[SR16325( EF )04/95]
For seating positions equipped with a
dual-locking mode retractor, use the following
procedure:
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[SR16345(BEF )06/95]
1. Position the child seat in the center of the
passenger seat.
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[SR16350(BEF )06/95]
2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp
shoulder belt and lap belt together. Figure 1.
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[SR18400(BEF )06/95]
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SR18410(BEF )05/95]
General Instructions
[SR18413(BEF )02/95]
Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include an upper tether strap that goes over the
seatback 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.
[SR18418( E )04/95]
You can install a tether strap anchor bracket to
the back of the seat by using a tether anchor kit
(613D74), available at no charge from any Ford
dealer.
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[SR18420(BEF )05/95]
Read and follow the instructions provided with
the kit carefully for installation of the child
tether strap anchor.
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[SR18501(BEF )05/95]
Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions
to attach the tether strap to the tether bracket.
[SR18600( E )03/91]
Ford recommends placement of tethered safety
seats in a rear seating position with the tether
strap attached to the tether anchoring point as
shown in the following illustration. The front,
right hand seating position may be used if it is
the only seating position available.
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[IP01735( E )05/94]
Operating Tips
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[IP01740( E )02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.
[IP01745( E )04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVDEFROST. This
will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.
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[IP01750( E )02/95]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.
[IP01755( E )05/94]
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Do not put objects under the front seats
unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.
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[IP01756( E )02/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
[IP01760( E )05/94]
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Front A/C Ð Heater only (Main system)
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90 [IP01865( E )04/95]VDEFROST
[IP01870( E )05/95]
SelectVDEFROSTto obtain maximum air
flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. When the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (9ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. The air can be
cooled or heated. Rotate the
Hknob to increase
the air flow.
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[IP01875( E )05/94]
Operating Tips
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[IP01880( E )02/95]
The following tips help you get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioner and heater
system:
[IP01885( E )04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVDEFROST. This
will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.
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[IP01890( E )02/95]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the air conditioner
and heater system turned on.
[IP01895( E )05/94]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats
unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.
[IP01899( E )05/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your Air Conditioner and
Heater System which could block the air
intake. The intake area is located at the
bottom of the windshield.
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[IP04010( E )12/91]
Auxiliary Heater and Air
Conditioner (If equipped)
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[IP04020( E )03/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory
installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air
conditioner), the front control assembly will
include separate switches for FRONT and REAR
fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems
can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.
[IP04050( E )03/93]
In addition, on vehicles equipped with auxiliary
A/C, an auxiliary unit fan switch is located in
the headliner at a location between the front and
rear seats.
[IP04055( E )03/93]
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To control the auxiliary fan with this switch,
the rear fan switch on the front control must
be in the REAR CONTROL position.
[IP04060( E )03/93]
NOTE: The air flow from the auxiliary unit is
discharged from the headliner
registers (if so equipped) or the A/C
register (untrimmed vehicles) when
front control selector is in MAX A/C,
NORM A/C and VENT only, and from
floor registers when front control is in
FLOOR FLR/DEF and DEF only.
[IP04065( E )03/93]
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The auxiliary unit does not provide for
mixing of hot and cold air; adjustment of
temperature in the rear may be accomplished
by increasing or decreasing the rear fan
speed.
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[FV22901(BEF )03/91]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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[FV23001(BEF )06/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control switch that operates
both front door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls.
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[FV23501(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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Master control switch
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Seats
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[FV24801(BEF )05/90]
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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[FV24901(BEF )06/95]
To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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[FV25001(BEF )06/95]
1. Find the adjustment lever at the lower left
corner of the front seat.
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[FV25101(BEF )06/95]
2. Push the lever to the left to unlatch the seat.
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[FV25201(BEF )06/95]
3. Move the seat to the desired position.
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[FV25301(BEF )06/95]
4. Release the lever to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
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