1996 FORD ESCORT tow

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[SR10800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use the shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder
belt under the arm. Never swing it around
the neck over the inside shoulder. Never
use a single belt for more than one
person. Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the risk and/or severity of
injury in a collision.
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[SR11000(ALL)03/95]
Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles
and tongues toward the center of the vehicle
may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat
cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible.
[SR11050(ALL)08/95]
To unfasten the belt
[SR11100(ALL)08/95]
1. Push the release button on the buckle. This
allows the tongue to unlatch from the
buckle.
[SR11300(ALL)08/92]
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Unfastening the safety belts for the center seating position
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[SR17200(E )08/95]
8. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode. See
Figure 8.
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[SR17205(E )06/95]
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Checking the retractor
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[SR17210(E )06/95]
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
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[SR17215(E )06/95]
To remove the retractor from automatic lock
mode, allow webbing to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will
automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive
locking mode for normal adult usage.
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To remove the child from the built-in child
seat:
[SR20590(ALL)08/95]
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of
the chest clip and pull the halves apart to
open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 8.
[SR20600(ALL)08/95]
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety
belt buckle.
[SR20610(ALL)08/95]
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's
shoulders and remove the child. Refer back
to Figure 6.
[SR20620(ALL)08/95]
To stow the built-in child seat:
[SR20625(ALL)08/95]
When the built-in child seat is not in use, it can
be stowed so that an adult may use the center of
the rear seat or the rear seatback can be folded
down.
[SR20630(ALL)08/95]
1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position.
[SR20640(ALL)08/95]
2. Make sure shoulder belts are in the center of
the back of the child seat. Attach the cushion
retention clip. Fold the child seat up into the
seatback while tucking the top edge of the
child seat under the flap. See Figure 11.
[SR20650(ALL)08/95]
3. Press firmly in the center of the child seat to
keep in the stowed position. You will not be
able to unlock the rear seatback if the
built-in child seat is not stowed properly.
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one third page art:0070156-EFigure 11: Stowing the built-in child seat
[SR20670(ALL)08/95]
Inspection after a collision:
[SR20680(ALL)08/95]
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.
[SR20690(ALL)08/95]
Built-in child seat maintenance
[SR20700(ALL)08/95]
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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half page art:0070153-BLocation of the fuel pump shut-off switch (location on
wagon similar)
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[ST11170(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ST11180(ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
[ST11190(ALL)03/95]
1. Turn the key in the ignition to LOCK.
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[ST11200(ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST11210(ALL)03/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a
possible problem with one of the vehicle's
emission control systems. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed in.
[LG08400(ALL)08/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
[LG08500(ALL)08/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
[LG08600(ALL)08/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
[LG08700(ALL)08/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
[IP00880(ALL)08/95]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
[IP00890(ALL)08/95]
To defrost the windshield and the side windows:
[IP00900(ALL)08/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to the
defrost symbol.
[IP00910(ALL)08/95]
When the defrost symbol is selected, most of
the air is directed to the windshield and a
small amount is directed toward the side
windows. The defrost mode also helps defog
interior window surfaces.
[IP00920(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
[IP00930(ALL)08/95]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP00940(ALL)08/95]
Heating and defrosting at the same time
[IP00950(ALL)08/95]
To heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield at the same time:
[IP00960(ALL)08/95]
1. Position the function selector lever at
FLR/DEF.
[IP00970(ALL)08/95]
When the function selector lever is in this
position, air is split between the floor,
windshield, and the side window demisters.
[IP00980(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature lever to the red
(warm) area or to the desired temperature.
[IP00990(ALL)08/95]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
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Heating and defrosting at the same time
[IP07430(ALL)08/95]
1. Position the function selector lever to
FLR/DEF.
[IP07435(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature lever to the red
(warm) area or to the desired temperature.
[IP07440(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP07460(ALL)06/93]
To defrost the windshield and side
windows:
[IP07480(ALL)08/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) symbol.
[IP07490(ALL)06/95]
When the defrost symbol is selected, most of
the air is directed to the windshield and a
small amount is directed toward the side
windows. The defrost mode also helps defog
interior window surfaces.
[IP07535(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
[IP07542(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: In temperatures greater than45ÊF (7ÊC),
press the A/C button on in order to
dehumidify the incoming air and
enhance defogging performance.
[IP07545(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP07550(ALL)09/89]
Turning on the air conditioning
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[IP07575(ALL)09/93]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
[IP07600(ALL)08/95]
1. Press the A/C button.
[IP07650(ALL)10/93]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area.
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