1996 FORD E SERIES tow

392 Index
Safety restraints (continued)
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 27
for adults............... 11
for children............... 38
for infants............. 38,41
for pregnant women........... 11
for third row bench seats........ 16
lap and shoulder belts.......... 14
maintenance.............. 28
proper use............... 11
replacement.............. 28
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt . 24
warning light and chime......... 71
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard............ 41
in rear seat............... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 11
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 140
bench, removable........... 129
bench, three passenger......... 129
child safety seats............ 41
cleaning upholstery.......... 141
lumbar support............ 141
quick release rear captain's chair.... 126
seat/bed conversion.......... 138
Serial number (VIN)............ 6
Service concerns............. 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 258
Shift-lock system........ 60,196, 202
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....195, 200
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Index 393
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 14
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 14
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 146
Snow tires and chains.......... 318
Spare tire
changing the tire.........247, 250
conventional spare.......... 247
finding the spare........... 248
removing the spare tire........ 248
Spark plugs, specifications........ 356
Special driving conditions........ 214
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 5
diesel-powered vehicles......... 6
Specification chart, lubricants....... 357
Speed control
accelerating............. 108
canceling a set speed......... 111
resetting............... 108
resuming a set speed......... 111
tap up/tap down........... 108
when towing a trailer......... 239
Speedometer............... 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 58
starting a cold engine.......... 59
starting after a collision......... 63
starting a warm engine......... 60
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 206
Steering wheel
horn................. 104
locking................ 55
speed controls............ 106
tilting................ 105
Storage compartments
center console............ 147
underseat storage drawer....... 142
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Storing your vehicle........... 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 29
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Tail lamps, cleaning............ 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights......... 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 53
Tilt steering wheel............ 105
Tires
changing............... 247
checking the pressure.......310±311
cleaning............... 319
inspection and maintenance...... 311
replacing............... 315
rotating............... 312
snow tires and chains......... 318
spare tire.............247±248
storing your vehicle.......... 363
tire grades.............. 315
treadwear.............. 315
wear bands.............. 315
wheel and tire matching........ 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle........... 258
with a tow truck........... 258
Traction-lok rear axle........216, 312
Trailer Towing............. 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains............. 238
trailer brakes............. 238
Transmission
automatic operation........195, 200
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