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If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
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If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle
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If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle
will eventually relearn its idle while you drive
it, but it takes much longer than if you use the
previous procedure.
[ST05150( ALL)02/95]Starting your vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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Testing the Warning Lights
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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If your Brake Warning Light does light up with
the key in the ON position, you may not have
fully released the parking brake or the brake
fluid may be low.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(BEF )03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[LG](/manual-img/11/4788/w960_4788-73.png)
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(BEF )03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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q
If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG04351(BEF )02/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.
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q
If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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one inch art:0020046-B
Safety belt warning light symbol
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual 125
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RWARNING
Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring](/manual-img/11/4788/w960_4788-125.png)
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
*
[FV26100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
*
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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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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Reclining Bucket Seats
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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.
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2. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want.
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3. Release the handle to lock the seat back in
place.
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4. To return the seat back upright, lift the
handle and lean forward.
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Quick Release Rear Captain Chairs
[FV31301( E )12/91]
Second row
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To remove:
[FV31700( E )12/91]
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from
the seat by inserting a key or similar device
into the slot in the detachable anchor and
lifting upward. Stow the tongue end of the
detachable anchor as shown.
[FV31901( E )02/92]
2. Pull the seat latch handle, located on the
right hand side of the seat base, and pull
seat toward the right hand side of vehicle to
disengage four pins from the floor mount.
[FV32001( E )12/91]
one third page art:0020915-A
Removing the quick release rear captains chair
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3. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
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To install the rear bucket seat:
[FV32400( E )12/91]
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
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3. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
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To install the rear bucket seat:
[FV32400( E )12/91]
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
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3. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
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To install the rear bucket seat:
[FV32400( E )12/91]
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
position the seat to the floor mount.
[FV32600( E )02/92]
2. Engage the four seat pins into their
respective floor mount holes and push the
seat toward the left hand side of the vehicle
to fully engage.
[FV32700( E )02/92]
one third page art:0020916-B
Installing the quick release rear captains chair
[FV33001( E )12/91]
3. Push the seat latch handle downward to a
full stop. This locks the seat in position.
[FV33101( E )12/91]
4. Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it
is not twisted. Remove any twist, then insert
the tongue end of the detachable anchor into
the detachable anchor until you hear a
ªsnapº and feel the latch engage.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free
of objects that would prevent proper seat
engagement. Never attempt to adjust the
seat latch while the vehicle is in motion.
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two third page art:0020856-C
Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
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Quick Release Rear Passenger Seat
Assembly
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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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three fourths page art:0020783-BLocation of the detachable anchor warning label on safety
belt
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two third page art:0020856-C
Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
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