1996 FORD F150 door lock

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[IN05500(BEF )05/95]
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on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
Ð this label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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[IN05515( ALL)04/94]
The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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[IN05520( EFM)05/90]
Incomplete Vehicles
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[IN05530( EFM)12/91]
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles,
the Safety Compliance Certification Label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent
stage manufacturer of the completed vehicle. In
these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two (or more) stages by two (or
more) separate manufacturers, with the
manufacture of the completed vehicle occurring
at a later date than the manufacture of the
incomplete vehicle. Consequently, the model
year of the completed vehicle may be later than
the model year of its chassis.
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[IN05545( ALL)04/95]
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation
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[IN05560( ALL)04/95]
Regulations such as those issued by the Federal
Highway Administration or issued pursuant to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and/or state and local laws and regulations may
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[SR02900(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before
driving to lessen the risk of the door
coming open in a collision.
[SR02910( EF )04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for
front seat passenger and rear seat outboard
passengers.
[SR02930(BEF )04/95]
Dual Locking Mode Retractors
[SR02940(BEF )04/95]
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
[SR02950(BEF )04/95]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will allow the occupant freedom of
movement, locking tight only on hard braking,
hard cornering or impacts of approximately
5 mph (8 km/h) or more.
[SR02960(BEF )04/95]
The front seat belt retractor can also be made to
lock by pulling/jerking on the belt.
[SR02970(BEF )04/95]
Automatic Locking Mode
[SR02980(BEF )04/95]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and 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:
[SR02990(BEF )04/95]
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A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on occupant
[SR03000(BEF )04/95]
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Child seat/infant carrier installation restraint
[SR03010(B F )04/95]
RWARNING
Rear-facing infant seats should never be
placed in the front seat.
[SR03020(BEF )04/95]
This mode must be used when installing a child
seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
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[SR03135(BEF )05/95]
After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
[SR03137(BEF )05/95]
To fasten the belt
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[SR03140(BEF )05/95]
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt
is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert
the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
[SR03145( EF )05/95]
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[SR03160(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Use the shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only. 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. Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the risk and/or severity of
injury in a collision.
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[ST03025(BEF )03/91]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[ST03050(BEF )03/91]
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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[ST03075( ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST03100(B F )03/91]
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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[ST03115(B F )05/91]
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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[ST03120(B F )05/91]
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Key release lever
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[ST03300(B F )03/91]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the column:
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[ST03400( ALL)03/95]
1. Put the gearshift in Park.
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[ST03500( ALL)03/91]
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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[ST03600( ALL)03/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[IP18400(BEF )03/95]
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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[IP19175(B F )05/90]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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[IP19185(B F )05/95]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[IP19190(B F )05/95]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
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[IP19200(B F )05/95]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[IP19250( F )05/95]
A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag ªcenter high-mount stop lamp.º
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Features
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[FV00401(BEF )02/95]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[FV00501( EF )05/90]
NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for location and
operation of all items defined in this
section.
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[FV00601(BEF )01/95]
Doors
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[FV01801(BEF )03/95]
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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[FV01901(BEF )10/89]
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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[FV06001(B F )05/90]
Tailgate
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[FV06401( F )09/91]
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Tailgate operation
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[FV06601(B F )05/90]
When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.
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[FV08501( F )05/90]
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Tailgate removal
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[FV08601( F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.
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[FV14100(BEF )04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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[FV14500(BEF )05/95]
The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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[FV14701(BEF )03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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[FV15001(BEF )05/95]
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Power door lock controls
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[FV15301(BEF )02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV15401(BEF )06/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
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[FV15600(BEF )02/95]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[FV15700(BEF )02/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
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[FV15800(BEF )04/94]
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The remote entry transmitter
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[FV15901(BEF )02/95]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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[FV16001(BEF )02/95]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
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[FV16101(BEF )02/95]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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