1996 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

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Seats
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Head Restraints
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If you use them properly, head restraints are
intended to help protect your head and neck in
a collision.
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You can adjust the front seat head restraints for
your comfort and protection. The rear seat head
rests do not adjust.
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The adjusting head restraint
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A head restraint helps protect you best if you
position it behind your head and not behind
your neck.
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You can move the front seats forward or
backward or tilt the backs of the seats forward
or backward.
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To move the seat forward or backward:
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180 [FV13300(ALL)08/95]To recline the seatback:
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To gain access to the rear seat on the driver or
passenger side (2-door version only).
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The seatback will return to its set reclined
position when pushed back.
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RWARNING
Rear seat passengers should not lean on
the front seatback while the vehicle is in
motion. A seatback which is folded
forward even a small degree may not lock
properly in the event of a sudden stop or
collision. Do not allow packages or other
objects to interfere with the normal
positions of the seatback or the emergency
seatback release. This may prevent the
seatback from locking in the event of a
sudden stop or collision and could cause
personal injury.
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182 [FV13600(ALL)08/95]Fold-Down Rear Seats
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Your vehicle is equipped with either a one-piece
or split folding rear seat. The rear seatback can
be folded down to provide additional cargo
space.
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NOTE: When folding down the rear seatback,
the safety belt tongue should be
disengaged.
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To lower the rear seatback:
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To raise the seatback, lift the seatback rearward
until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked
in position by pushing it forward and backward.
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If you do not securely latch the seatback
in the upright position, the seatback or
objects could be thrown forward during a
sudden stop or collision, possibly injuring
you or other passengers.
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RWARNING
Luggage or other cargo should not be
piled higher than the seatbacks. This will
help keep items from being thrown about
and injuiring people in a collision or
sudden stop.
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RWARNING
To avoid the possiblity of burn injuries,
do not remove the floor carpet in the
cargo area. Emission controls cause high
exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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NOTE: When returning the folding seats to the
upright position, remember to return
the shoulder belts to their proper
position.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather cleaner or a mild
soap.
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Fabric
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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.
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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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Mirrors
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You can tilt the mirror from day to night
position to reduce the glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. Move the tab toward
you for the night position and away from you
for the day position.
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The rearview mirror
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