1996 FORD EXPLORER child restraint

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Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 76
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 52
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 214, 226
Catalytic converter.................. 399
Chains, tires..................... 369
Changing a tire.................... 299
Charging system gauge................. 89
Charging system warning light.............. 87
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat................... 34
child safety belts................... 65
child safety seats................... 52
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 27,52
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat................... 27,52
in rear outboard seat................. 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Chime
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 381
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 52
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 339
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 132
fabric....................... 186
headlamps..................... 132
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Index
Rear window (continued)
defroster...................... 126
washer reservoir.................. 358
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 323
Relays........................ 389
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 162
illuminated entry.................. 166
locking/unlocking doors............... 161
panic alarm..................... 162
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 166
replacing the batteries................ 164
Reporting safety defects................ 323
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 32
infant...................... 32,52
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 295
Rotating the tires................... 364
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Safe driving tips.................... 267
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 290
Safety defects, reporting................ 323
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 344
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 11,14,19
automatic locking mode................ 13
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 24
extension assembly.................. 21
for adults....................... 9
for children...................... 32
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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Storing your vehicle.................. 408
Sunroof (moon roof).................. 192
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 83
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 24
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Tachometer....................... 94
mechanical cluster................... 94
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
Temperature control (see Climate control)........ 110
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 64
Tilt steering wheel................... 140
Tires
changing...................... 299
checking the pressure................ 362
cleaning...................... 370
inspection and maintenance............. 362
replacing...................... 366
rotating...................... 364
snow tires and chains................ 369
spare tire....................299, 301
storing your vehicle................. 410
tire grades..................... 366
treadwear..................... 366
wear bands..................... 366
wheel and tire matching............... 369
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 272
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 311
with a tow truck.................. 311
Traction control..................269, 363
Traction-lok rear axle...............269, 363
Trailer Towing.................... 272
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