1996 FORD ESCORT child restraint

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[SR15745(ALL)08/95]
The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air
bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat
against the vehicle seatback, armrests or console.
Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured
in the rear seat.
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[SR15748(ALL)07/95]
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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[SR15750(ALL)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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[SR15775(ALL)08/95]
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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3. Follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions. Route the lap or lap/shoulder
belt through the child seat and insert the belt
tongue into the buckle until you hear and
feel the latch engage.
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Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions
for belt routing.
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Routing the lap or lap/shoulder belt
[SR17070(ALL)01/95]
4. Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the
child seat label. Pull upward until all of the
belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this
time, the lap belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child seat restraint
mode).
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that
seating position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure tongue
is latched securely to buckle by pulling on
tongue.
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Buckling the belt
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5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). See
Figure 4.
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NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must
be in the automatic locking mode to
properly restrain a child.
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Built-In Child Seat (If Equipped)
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The optional rear seat may include a built-in
child seat. This child restraint is to be usedonly
by children who are at least one year old, weigh
between 20 and 60 pounds (9 and 27 kilograms)
and whose shoulders (top) are below the
shoulder harness slots. See Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Proper child shoulder height
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If your child is less than one year old or weighs
less than 20 pounds (9 kilograms),alwaysuse a
rear facing infant or convertible seat because a
child of that size is not sufficiently developed to
withstand crash forces in a front facing position.
Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions
for weight and height restrictions.
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Children must be properly buckled before riding
in the vehicle. It is the law in every state and
province. This child seat conforms to all
Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety
standards.
[SR20210(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
The rear seatback must be fully locked
before operating the child restraint system.
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Ensure that the latch release buttons are in the
full up (locked) positions on both sides of the
seat.
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The retractor will switch from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode
when the shoulder belts are pulled all the way
out. The retractor will switch back to emergency
locking mode when the belts are unbuckled and
the shoulder belts retract completely.
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The automatic locking mode must be used to
hold small children in position, particularly
sleeping children and those who may try to
squirm out of the belts.
[SR20290(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle.
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RWARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
[SR20310(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow all of the instructions on
the use of this child restraint system can
result in your child striking the vehicle's
interior during a sudden stop or crash.
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one third page art:0070156-EFigure 11: Stowing the built-in child seat
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Inspection after a collision:
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RWARNING
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware should
be inspected by a qualified Dealer
technician after any collision. If the child
seat was in use during a collision, Ford
recommends replacing it. However, if the
collision was minor and a qualified
technician finds that the child restraints
do not show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to be
replaced. Built-in child seats not in use
during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
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Built-in child seat maintenance
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Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not
function properly.
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Index 371
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)...... 127
Accessory position on the ignition.... 106
Additives, engine oil.......... 294
Air bag Supplemental
Restraint System
and child safety seats.......... 52
description............... 50
disposal................ 57
driver air bag............. 50
indicator light............ 123
operation............... 53
passenger air bag............ 50
proper seating............. 51
service and information labels...... 57
tone generator............. 56
wearing safety belts........... 50
Air cleaner filter
location............... 285
specifications............. 347
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 157, 220
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 297
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 233
warning light............. 127
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 255
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 197
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 152
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Index 373
Bulbs, replacing............. 333
halogen............... 334
headlamps.............. 334
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 267
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 268
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 345
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 115
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 60
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 212, 217
Catalytic converter........... 340
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 204
Chains, tires.............. 311
Changing a tire............. 249
Charging system warning light...... 121
Child safety restraints........... 58
Child safety seats............. 60
and air bags............ 52,60
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 68
in front seat.............. 68
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
in rear seat............... 80
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 208
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 287
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............ 153
fabric................ 183
headlamps.............. 153
instrument panel.......... 7,137
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