1996 FORD PROBE child seat

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RWARNING
When using any infant or child restraint
system, it is important that you follow the
instructions and warnings provided by the
manufacturer concerning its installation
and use. Failure to follow each of the
restraint manufacturer's instructions could
increase the risk or severity of an injury
in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
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Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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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.
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Front Seats
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To install a tether from a child safety seat in the
front seat:
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1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt (in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat in
which the child safety seat will be installed).
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2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
retractor to switch the retractor to automatic
locking mode.
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3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the
lap/shoulder belt.
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4. Install the child safety seat in the front seat.
Refer to the previous section onInstalling
Safety Seats. Hook the tether strap hook
around the webbing near the center of the
shoulder portion of the locked lap/shoulder
belt.
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5. Tighten the tether strap.
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Rear Seats
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If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one
of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the
rear of the cargo area below the opening for the
liftgate.
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Tether Anchorage Hardware
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Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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Installing the Anchor Bracket
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1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
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2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel
behind the trim at the rear of the luggage
compartment. Remove the trim panel. The
backside of the panel is scored at the
locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole
the size of the scoring in the trim panel to
provide access to the anchor nut. The hole
should be made on the same side of the
vehicle as the child safety seat will be
located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Head Restraints
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Head restraints help protect your head and neck
in a collision. The head restraints on your
vehicle are not adjustable.
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Manual Seat Adjustments
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You can move the front seats forward or
backward or tilt the back of the seat forward or
backward. The driver's seat also has controls for
lumbar support (if equipped) and side bolster
support (if equipped).
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Index 291
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 57
Additives, engine oil.......... 218
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 17,25
and child safety seats....... 17,24±25
description............... 18
disposal................ 22
driver air bag............. 18
indicator light............. 55
operation............... 18
passenger air bag............ 18
proper seating............. 16
tone generator............. 22
wearing safety belts........... 15
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 268
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 65
Alcohol, in fuel............. 214
Aluminum wheels............ 238
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . 75, 121, 143
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 57
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 188
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 185
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 121
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Index 293
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 192
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 193
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 48
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 24
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 134, 140
Catalytic converter........... 261
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 128
Chains, tires.............. 238
Changing a tire............. 173
Child safety restraints........... 23
child safety seats............ 24
Child safety seats
and air bags........... 17,24±25
attaching with tether straps....... 34
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 13, 24
tether anchorage hardware....... 34
Chime, safety belt............. 54
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 131
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 210
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............. 81
fabric................ 112
headlamps............... 81
instrument panel............ 65
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 15
tail lamps............... 81
upholstery and interior trim...... 112
washing................ 6
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302 Index
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 121
Rear window.............. 101
Remote entry system
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 100
replacing the batteries.......... 99
Reporting safety defects......... 192
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 23
head................. 104
infant...............23±24
Roadside assistance........... 185
Roadside emergencies.......... 169
Rotating the tires............ 234
S
Safe driving tips............. 162
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety defects, reporting......... 192
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 214
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
cleaning the safety belts......... 15
extension assembly........... 14
for children............... 23
for infants.............23±24
for pregnant women........... 9
head................. 104
maintenance.............. 14
replacement.............. 14
warning light and chime......... 54
Safety seats for children
and air bags.......... 17,24±25
attaching with tether straps....... 34
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
tether anchorage hardware........ 34
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Index 303
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats
child safety seats............ 24
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 104
rear seat access............ 110
split-folding rear seat......... 110
SECTION: DR POSITION: 6705...... 147
Serial number (VIN)........... 193
Service concerns............ 186
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 204
servicing when you tow........ 181
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....147, 154
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 102
Snow tires and chains.......... 238
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 175
finding the spare........... 175
removing the spare tire........ 175
temporary spare........... 174
Spark plugs, specifications........ 268
Special driving conditions........ 162
Speed control
accelerating.............. 91
canceling a set speed.......... 93
resetting................ 92
resuming a set speed.......... 93
tap up/tap down............ 92
turning off............... 93
Speedometer............... 62
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 42
starting a cold engine.......... 43
starting after a collision......... 46
starting a warm engine......... 44
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 169
Steering, power............. 157
Steering, tilt............... 88
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