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RWARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. NEVER
SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS
IN THE FRONT SEAT.
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[SR16687(ALL)05/95]
THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING
PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP
OF THE REAR-FACING SEAT AGAINST THE
VEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS OR
CONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS
MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR
SEAT.
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[SR16749(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR16750(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR16800(ALL)05/95]
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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Installing Child Safety Seats
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[SR16870(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of
the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The
automatic locking modemust be usedwhen
installing a child seat or infant carrier in the
front passenger seat or rear seats.
[SR16875(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never install a rear-facing child seat or
infant carrier in the right front passenger
seat.
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[SR16880(ALL)03/94]
If you install a child safety seat or infant carrier
in any of the seating positions, you must follow
the proper procedures:
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[SR16890(ALL)05/95]
1. Position the child seat or infant carrier on
the passenger seat of the vehicle.
[SR16910(ALL)05/95]
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt, then grasp
the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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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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[SR20200(ALL)05/95]
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SR20300(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR20410(ALL)05/95]
Front Seats
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[SR20420(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR20450(ALL)05/95]
3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the
lap/shoulder belt.
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[SR20460(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR20470(ALL)05/95]
5. Tighten the tether strap.
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Rear Seats
[SR20490(ALL)06/95]
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.
[SR20500(ALL)05/95]
Tether Anchorage Hardware
[SR20750(ALL)06/95]
Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[SR20770(ALL)05/95]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
[SR20780(ALL)05/95]
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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[SR20800(ALL)02/91]
Installing the Anchor Bracket
[SR21000(ALL)08/91]
1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
[SR21100(ALL)01/94]
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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[ST02400(ALL)05/95]
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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[ST02500(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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[ST02505(ALL)09/93]
Shift-lock System
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[ST02510(ALL)09/93]
For your safety, the optional automatic transaxle
has the shift-lock system, which prevents shifting
the transaxle out of the P (Park) position without
depressing the brake pedal when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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[ST02515(ALL)07/89]
To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position:
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[ST02521(ALL)05/90]
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[ST02526(ALL)11/93]
2. Start the engine.
[ST02528(ALL)01/94]
3. Push in the thumb button and move the
shift selector lever.
[ST02530(ALL)06/93]
4. SeeShift Lock Emergency Overridein this
section for more information.
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NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
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[ST02540(ALL)09/93]
To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
[ST02545(ALL)06/93]
Shift lock emergency override
[ST02550(ALL)01/94]
If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move
from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal.
[ST02557(ALL)06/93]
1. Remove the shift lock override cover with a
screwdriver.
[ST02563(ALL)06/93]
2. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock
override opening and push the screwdriver
handle down.
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[ST02570(ALL)06/93]
3. Push and hold the thumb button.
[ST02600(ALL)01/94]
4. Move the shift selector lever.
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[ST02690(ALL)06/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Probein
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[ST02700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[ST02900(ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST03000(ALL)09/93]
1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual
transaxle).
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[ST03100(ALL)01/95]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
[ST03400(ALL)01/94]
3.For a manual transaxle:Push in on the lock
cylinder and turn the key from ACC to
LOCK.
[ST03425(ALL)01/94]
For an automatic transaxle:Turn the key to
LOCK.
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[ST03500(ALL)03/95]
4. Remove the key.
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[ST03600(ALL)10/90]
If the driver or passenger door is open while the
key is still in the ignition, a warning chime
sounds.
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[ST03700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[ST03900(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to
people as well as animals.
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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[ST04200(ALL)03/95]
When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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[ST04500(ALL)03/95]
Starting Your Vehicle
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[ST05000(ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[ST05100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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[ST05200(ALL)01/95]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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[ST05300(ALL)01/95]
1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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[ST05400(ALL)03/95]
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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[ST05500(ALL)02/92]
3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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[ST05600(ALL)07/93]
If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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