1996 FORD E SERIES seats

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[FV26001(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV26100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
*
[FV26200(BEF )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.
*
[FV26300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
%*
[FV26400(BEF )06/95]
Reclining Bucket Seats
*
[FV27301(BEF )02/92]
You can tilt the seat back of your bucket seats
backward.
[FV27450( E )03/93]
1. On the right hand side of the seat, lift the
recliner handle up and hold it in place.
*
[FV27501(BEF )10/89]
2. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want.
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[FV27601(BEF )10/89]
3. Release the handle to lock the seat back in
place.
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[FV27701(BEF )10/89]
4. To return the seat back upright, lift the
handle and lean forward.
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two third page art:0020856-C
Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
% [FV36101( E )02/92]
Quick Release Rear Passenger Seat
Assembly
% [FV36201( E )02/95]
Three Passenger and Four Passenger Bench
and Bed Seats
[FV36300( E )01/89]
To remove the seat assembly:
*
[FV36400( E )06/92]
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from
the seat by inserting a key or screwdriver
into the slot in the detachable anchor and
lifting upward. Stow the tongue end of the
detachable anchor as shown in the
illustration.
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Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
*
[FV46700( EF )08/94]
If your vehicle has the power seat option, you
can adjust it in several directions. The controls
are on the outboard side of the seat.
[FV46900( E )05/91]
half page art:0020889-A
The power controls on the driver's seat
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[FV47000(BEF )03/94]
Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side
Bolsters
*
[FV47400(BEF )12/91]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can inflate a lumbar support pad in the seat
back. To inflate the lumbar pad, push the (+)
side of the rocker switch. To deflate push the (-)
side of the switch.
*
[FV47500(BEF )06/92]
quarter page art:0020860-B
Power lumbar switch
%*
[FV47600(BEF )04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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[FV47620(BEF )05/95]
Leather and vinyl
*
[FV47625(BEF )05/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
*
[FV47630(BEF )04/95]
Wipe the surface with a damp, soft cloth, then
dry and buff with a dry, soft cloth.
%*
[FV47640(BEF )04/95]
Fabric
*
[FV47650(BEF )04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
*
[FV47660(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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380 Index
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 353
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 65
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 41
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) 164, 170, 178, 184
Catalytic converter............ 346
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 156
Chains, tires.............. 318
Changing a tire............. 247
Charging system gauge.......... 75
Charging system warning light....... 74
Child safety restraints........... 38
child safety belts............ 40
child safety seats............ 41
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 41
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard seat.......... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 339
see also fuses............. 331
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 161
chrome and aluminum parts....... 10
engine compartment.......... 287
exterior................ 9
exterior lamps............. 93
fabric................ 141
headlamps............... 93
instrument panel lens.......... 97
interior lamps.............. 97
plastic parts.............. 10
polishing................ 9
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Index 387
Heating (continued)
standard heater system......... 83
High beams
indicator light............. 77
operation............. 92,100
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 343
replacing the bulb.......... 343
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 96
Hitch................. 237
Hood
latch location............. 281
release lever............. 281
working under the hood....... 280
Horn.................. 104
Hoses, checking............. 305
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 6
Idle, relearning......... 57,247, 280
Ignition
chime................. 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing the key............ 56
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 67
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 38,41
Instrument cluster............. 67
mechanical............... 69
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 97
lighting up panel and interior...... 94
location of components......... 81
registers................ 83
Interval wipers...........101±102
J
Jack
operation............250, 252
positioning.............. 252
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Index 389
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
high beam............... 77
overdrive off............. 201
rear ABS................ 70
safety belt............... 71
testing the warning lights........ 58
theft system.............. 75
turn signal indicator.......... 99
Load limits
GAWR................ 218
GVWR................ 218
trailer towing............. 220
Lubricant specifications......... 357
Lug nuts
standard............... 252
tightening sequence.......... 255
Lumbar support, seats.......... 141
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Master cylinder, brakes......... 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 146
rearview............... 143
side view mirrors (manual)...... 144
side view mirrors (power)....... 146
vanity mirror............. 143
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 356
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390 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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