1996 FORD EXPLORER child lock

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[SR02550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and
attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified
technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not
in use during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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[SR02600(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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[SR02800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
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 or across more
than one seating position. Each seating position in your
vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made
up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be
used as a pair. Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision.
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[SR02900(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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Automatic locking mode
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In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be
automatically locked and will remain locked when the
combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not
allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides
the following:
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A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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Child safety seat installation.
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[SR03526( X)08/95]
RWARNING
Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the
front seats.
[SR03527( X)09/95]
RWARNING
This mode must be used when installing a child safety
seat on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats
where dual locking retractors are provided.
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[SR03529(ALL)08/95]
To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the
automatic locking mode, perform the following steps:
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[SR03530(ALL)08/95]1.
Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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[SR03531(ALL)09/95]2.
Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is extracted and, when allowed to retract,
a clicking sound is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in
the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode).
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[SR03532(ALL)08/95]3.
A clicking sound will continue to be heard as the belt is
allowed to retract. This indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
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NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled
and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode. See the detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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[SR03535(ALL)08/95]
Driver and right front passenger
[SR03538( X)08/95]
The driver and right front passenger shoulder belt height is
adjustable to one of five (5) positions.
[SR03539( X)08/95]
To adjust the belt down, push the release button on the adjuster
down and slide the adjuster down. Then release the button and
make sure the adjuster is firmly in one of the five (5) positions.
To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up. (You do not have to
push the release button.) Slide it up or down until the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
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[SR03540(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt
rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the
shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder
each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off
your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a
greater risk of severe injury in a collision.
[SR03550(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Be sure the belt is properly positioned on your
shoulder each time you use the belt.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Cleaning
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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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Built-in child seat maintenance
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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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Safety Seats for Children
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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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Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SR16025(ALL)08/95]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correct
safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the
tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap
belt combination with a sliding tongue, make sure the retractor
is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SR16090(ALL)07/95]
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[SR16100(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child
occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or
sudden stop. An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.
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[SR16140( X)06/95]
Children weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) should use child or
infant seats. Forward facing child seats must have the passenger
seat moved as far back from the instrument panel as possible.
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RWARNING
REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD NEVER BE
USED IN THE FRONT SEAT. REAR-FACING INFANT
SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED IN THE REAR
SEAT. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury.
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[SR16200(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions
included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If
you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
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