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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
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6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be
heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Push down on the child seat while you pull
up on the belt to remove any slack in the
belt. Figures 5 and 6.
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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,
Figure 8.
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Checking the retractor
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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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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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Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear
Center Seating Position with Locking
Adjustable Lap Belt
[SR16450(BEF )04/95]
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
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Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear
Center Seating Position with Locking
Adjustable Lap Belt
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1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold th](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-47.png)
45 [SR16440(BEF )04/95]
Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear
Center Seating Position with Locking
Adjustable Lap Belt
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1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
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2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
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3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for the center seating position until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
[SR16470(BEF )04/95]
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling
on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to
tighten the belt.
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6. Before placing the child into child seat,
forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side
and in forward directions to ensure that the
seat is held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat
in a different seating position.
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Starting Your F-Series
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Starting Your F-Series
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Starting Your F-Series
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[ST02300( ALL)03/95]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
[ST02500(B F )05/95]
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift if your vehicle's gearshift is on the
column.
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LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-51.png)
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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or out of gear (manual
transmission), your vehicle may move
unexpectedly.
[ST02635(B F )05/95]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
*
[ST02950(B F )01/95]
In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF
position to the ACCESSORY position, you must
push the key release button if your vehicle's
manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition will vary, depending on the type of
gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may
be mounted on the steering column or on the
floor or console.
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a
key release lever which allows you to remove
your key from the ignition. The key release lever
is on the upper right of the steering column, just
above the key lock cylinder. The lever says
PUSH.
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Key release lever
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the column:
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1. Put the gearshift in Park.
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2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicles gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicles gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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[ST03950(B F )03/95]
1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[ST04000(B F )03/91]
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
*
[ST04100(B F )05/91]
3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.
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[ST04200(B F )06/92]
4. Push and hold in the key release button.
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5. Turn the key to LOCK.
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6. Remove the key.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
[ST04635(B F )05/95]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
*
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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q
At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
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q
At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
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q
At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
*
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q
Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfifteen (15) secondsat a time.
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For a warm engine:
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q
Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
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After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
*
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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