1996 FORD MUSTANG child seat

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[SR38300( ALL)07/95]
Safety Belts for Children
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[SR38400( 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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[SR38500( 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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[SR38600( ALL)07/95]
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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[SR38830( 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
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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 thighs, 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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[SR38860( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with
a lap-only belt.
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[SR38900( 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.
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[SR39000( 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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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 65
Accessory position on the ignition..... 49
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 130
Additives, engine oil.......... 249
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats........ 24,30
description............... 22
disposal................ 28
driver air bag........... 22,25
indicator light............. 67
operation............... 25
passenger air bag............ 25
proper seating............. 23
service and information labels...... 25
tone generator............. 28
wearing safety belts........... 22
Air cleaner filter
location............... 239
specifications............. 299
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 80
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 111
Alcohol, in fuel............. 244
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)..........141, 173
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 252
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 186
see also Brake............ 186
warning light.............. 65
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C
Canada, customer assistance....... 223
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 223
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 298
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 56
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 30
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)......141, 145, 162, 168
Catalytic converter............ 293
CD player (see Electronic
sound system)........148, 154, 155
Chains, tires.............. 268
Changing a tire............. 205
Charging system gauge.......... 76
Charging system warning light....... 68
Child safety restraints........... 28
child safety belts............ 46
child safety seats............ 30
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 24,30
automatic locking mode
(retractor)....... 14,15,30,32,39
in front seat............ 24,30
in front seat, convertible......... 32
in front seat, coupe........... 39
in rear outboard seat........ 30,39
in rear seat............... 30
Chime
key in ignition............. 51
safety belt............... 66
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 287
see also fuses............. 278
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs........152, 159
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
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Roadside assistance........... 215
Roadside emergencies.......... 199
Rotating the tires............ 264
S
Safe driving tips............ 190
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 196
Safety defects, reporting......... 222
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 245
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 11,13,15
automatic locking mode.......14±15
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14±15
cleaning the safety belts......... 21
extension assembly........... 20
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 28
for infants............. 28,30
for pregnant women.......... 9
head................. 116
lap and shoulder belts........ 9,11
maintenance.............. 21
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 21
warning light and chime........ 66
Safety seats for children
and air bags........... 24,30±31
attaching with tether straps....... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor).......14±15, 30, 32, 39
in front seat.............. 30
in front seat, convertible......... 32
in front seat, coupe........... 39
in rear outboard........ 30,32,39
in rear seat............... 30
tether anchorage hardware....... 30
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats.................. 116
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Seats (continued)
adjusting the seat, manual....... 117
adjusting the seats, power....... 120
child safety seats............ 30
cleaning upholstery.......... 125
folding rear seats........... 124
head restraints............ 116
rear seat access............ 122
reclining the seat........... 119
Serial number (VIN)........... 217
Service concerns............. 216
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 236
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift-lock system............ 178
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....177, 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 11
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 127
Snow tires and chains.......... 268
Spare tire
changing the tire.........205, 207
conventional spare.......... 206
finding the spare........... 206
removing the spare tire......206±207
storing the flat tire........206, 209
temporary spare........... 205
Spark plugs, specifications........ 299
Special driving conditions........ 190
Specification chart, lubricants....... 300
Speed control
accelerating.............. 100
canceling a set speed......... 101
resetting............... 100
resuming a set speed......... 101
tap up/tap down.........100±101
turning off.............. 101
when towing a trailer.......197±198
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