1996 FORD EXPLORER child seat

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[SR15160( X)08/94]5.
Unfold cushion protector flap onto adult seat cushion. Refer
to Figures 5 and 6.
[SR15165( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Figure 6: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child
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[SR15170( X)06/95]6.
Place child on the child seat cushion. Then position the right
shoulder belt over the child's shoulder as shown in Figure 6.
Insert the right safety belt tongue into the single opening of
the crotch safety belt buckle as shown in Figure 7.
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17-1/2 pica
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Figure 7: Fastening the crotch safety belt
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NOTE: Read the following steps carefully to become familiar
with the color indicator windows located on each
safety belt tongue and the chest clip. When either of
the tongues or the chest clip is unfastened, the color
red appears. When the tongues and/or the chest clips
are properly fastened, the color green appears.
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[SR15189( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Figure 9: Fastening the chest clip
[SR15190( X)08/94]8.
Pull on both safety belt tongues to be sure that both tongues
are latched.
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[SR15195( X)08/95]
RWARNING
If both tongues do not latch in the buckle, do not use the
child seat. See your dealer for repairs.
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[SR15230( X)06/95]11.
If the child is sleeping or tries to get out of the child seat,
pull shoulder belts fully out to put the retractor into the lock
mode. At this time, the shoulder belts are in an automatic
lock mode. Allow belts to tighten snugly against the child's
shoulders. The belt will automatically lock and cannot be
pulled out. Refer to Figure 13.
[SR15232( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Figure 13: Checking for properly fastened chest clip and safety belts
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[SR15240( X)08/94]12.
When properly used, the child safety seat should look like
Figure 14.
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17-1/2 pica
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Figure 14: Built-in child seat properly being used
[SR15246( X)08/95]
Built-In Child Seat Belt Retractors
[SR15247( X)10/94]
The belts on the Built-In Child Seat are equipped with a dual
locking mode retractor. The child seat belts can be used with
the retractor in either the emergency locking mode or the
automatic mode. In the emergency locking mode, the retractor
allows freedom of movement, locking only on hard braking,
hard cornering, or collisions. In the automatic locking mode, the
retractor will remain locked and does not allow the child
freedom of movement.
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[SR15248( X)06/95]
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
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belts retract completely.
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[SR15249( X)04/95]
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. The emergency locking
mode is also used while buckling the belts.
[SR15250( X)10/94]
Frequently check the child seat's lap and shoulder harness belts
for correct placement and tightness. Use the child seat only if
the harness belts will stay snug when belts are placed into the
lock mode with a child in the seat. If not, take the child seat to
the dealer for repair.
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[SR15251( X)12/95]
Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts provided with
this child seat snugly around your child.
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[SR15252( X)08/95]
RWARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
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[SR15253( X)08/95]
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.
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[SR15254( X)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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Safety Restraints
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[SR15257( X)08/95]
To remove the child from the built-in child seat:
[SR15258( X)10/94]1.
Open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 9.
[SR15260( X)08/94]2.
Press release button on the crotch safety buckle. Refer back
to Figure 8.
[SR15265( X)08/94]3.
Slide the shoulder safety belts off the child's shoulders and
remove the child from the seat. Refer to Figure 6.
[SR15270( X)01/95]
To fold up the built-in child safety seat:
[SR15271( X)06/95]
Make sure belts have fully retracted to the stowed position
before stowing the child safety seat.
[SR15273( X)02/96]
NOTE: The seatback cannot be folded down unless the child
safety seat is fully stowed.
[SR15275( X)08/94]1.
Fold the protector flap over the child's seat cushion. Refer to
Figure 5.
[SR15280( X)08/94]2.
Rotate the child seat cushion upward, securing both velcro
straps. Refer to Figure 4.
[SR15285( X)08/94]3.
Slide the head restraint down until it is flush with the top of
the adult seatback. Refer to Figure 4.
[SR15290( X)09/95]
NOTE: When the child's safety seat is not in use, it may be
folded up so that an adult may use the vehicle's rear
seat. Refer to Figure 1.
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[SR15295( X)08/95]
Inspection after a collision
[SR15297( X)10/94]
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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[SR15300( X)08/95]
Cleaning
[SR15302( X)01/95]
Your built-in child seat may be cleaned with mild soap and
water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the
webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the
liner is made to be machine washable and air dried (do not use
heat).
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[SR15305( X)08/95]
Built-in child seat maintenance
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[SR15307( X)05/95]
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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[SR15900(ALL)01/95]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SR16000(ALL)05/95]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight
of the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing and using the safety seat.
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[SR16015(ALL)08/95]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position
which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more
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