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[SR16490( X)02/96]5.
Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard to put
the retractor in the automatic locking mode.
[SR16500( X)02/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
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[SR16510( X)02/96]6.
Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
[SR16520( X)02/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Allowing shoulder belt to retract
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[SR16530( X)02/96]7.
Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the
buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down
on the child seat.
[SR16540( X)02/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Removing slack from the belt
[SR16550( X)02/96]8.
Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the
belt.
[SR16560( X)02/96]9.
Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat
forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in
place.
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[SR16570( X)02/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Checking that the seat is secure
[SR16580( X)02/96]10.
Try to pull belt out of the retractor to make sure the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not
be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked,
unbuckle the belt and repeat steps 2 through 9.
[SR16590( X)02/96]
To remove the retractor from automatic locking 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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[SR18400(ALL)06/95]
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SR18410(ALL)06/95]
General Instructions
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[SR18413(ALL)06/95]
Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether
strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to
an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap
as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety
seat for information about ordering a tether strap.
*
[SR18417( X)06/95]
You can attach a tether strap anchor bracket to the rear floor by
using a tether anchor kit (613D74), available at no charge from
any Ford dealership.
[SR18420(ALL)09/95]
Read and follow the instructions provided with the kit carefully,
for installation of the child tether strap anchor.
[SR18501(ALL)09/95]
Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to attach the
tether strap to the tether bracket.
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[SR18700( X)06/95]
Ford recommends placement of tethered safety seats in a rear
seating position with the tether strap installed to the tether
anchoring point as shown in the instructions provided with the
child tether strap anchor kit.
*
[SR18950(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in
the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform
properly if the wrong mounting location is used.
*
[SR19400( X)06/95]
The rear lap/shoulder safety belts should not be used to secure
the tether strap of a safety seat located in the front seat.
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[SR19700(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belts for Children
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[SR19800(ALL)07/95]
Children who are too large for child safety seats should always
wear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, or
contact its manufacturer, to determine maximum size of child
that will safely fit in the seat.)
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[SR19900(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
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[SR20000(ALL)12/95]
If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap and shoulder belts
can be positioned so that it does not cross or rest in front of the
child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder
belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may
help provide a good shoulder belt fit.
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[SR20050(ALL)07/95]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who
have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a
belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster
seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating
cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster
should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's
face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both
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66thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the
way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over
the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your pediatrician.
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[SR20200(ALL)07/95]
Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and shoulder belts
should always be worn snugly and below the hips, touching the
child's thighs.
*
[SR20300(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,
children should always ride with the seatback upright.
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[ST04800(ALL)03/95]
Fuel-Injected Engines
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[ST04900(ALL)03/95]
When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most important thing
to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you
have problems getting your vehicle started. SeeStarting Your
Enginein this chapter for details about when to use the
accelerator while you start your vehicle.
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[ST04950(ALL)03/95]
Starting Your Vehicle
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[ST05200(ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[ST05300(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other
enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more
than a short period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding Against Exhaust
Fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
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[ST05400(ALL)01/95]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
*
[ST05500(ALL)08/95]1.
Make sure all occupants in the vehicle buckle their safety
belts. SeeSafety Restraintsin the Index for more details.
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[ST05600(ALL)03/95]2.
Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting.
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[ST05700(ALL)10/94]3.
If you have an automatic transmission,make sure that the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set
before you turn the key.
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[ST05800(ALL)03/91]4.
If you have a manual transmission,make sure that the
parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor,
and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.
(Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal
is pushed in all the way).
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