1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD seats

123 %
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[FV19950(MBC )03/95]
Rear Seat Entry
[FV20000( BC )06/93]
one third page art:0010264-A
Entering the rear seat
[FV20100(MBC )03/95]
The rotating boot on the lap belt is designed to
allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat:
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[FV20200( BC )01/95]
1. Rotate the safety belt boot rearward.
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[FV20300( BC )01/95]
2. Enter the rear seat in front of the safety belt.
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[FV20400( BC )01/95]
3. Rotate the safety belt boot forward to allow
use by the front seat passengers.
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[FV20500( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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[FV20600( ALL)05/95]
Leather and vinyl
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[FV20650( ALL)05/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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[FV20700( ALL)04/95]
Fabric
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[FV20750( ALL)04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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[FV20775( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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Index 309
Brakes (continued)
front disc.............. 173
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 174
parking............... 174
trailer................ 183
when storing your vehicle....... 290
Brake-shift interlock........... 166
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 275
specifications............. 279
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 212
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 212
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 285
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 51
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 27
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 141, 150
Catalytic converter........... 280
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 131
Chains, tires.............. 255
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system gauge.......... 69
Charging system warning light....... 60
Child safety restraints........... 25
child safety belts............ 43
child safety seats............ 27
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 20,27
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 29
in front seat.............. 29
in rear outboard seat.......... 35
in rear seat............... 42
Chime
key in ignition............. 46
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Index 315
Headlamps (continued)
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs............ 275
turning on and off........... 83
Head restraints............. 118
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 74
semi-automatic system......... 77
High beams, indicator light........ 62
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 277
replacing the bulb.......... 278
Hitch................. 182
Hood
latch location............. 226
lubrication specifications........ 287
release lever............. 226
Horn................... 95
Hoses, checking............. 241
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 206
Idle
relearning.............. 248
speed................. 49
Ignition
chime................. 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing the key............ 46
Indicator lamp module.......... 71
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 27
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 56
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 90
lighting up panel and interior...... 86
location of components......... 73
Interval wipers.............. 93
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318 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 211
O
Odometer
description............... 67
trip odometer.............. 68
Oil filter................ 286
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 236
Oil viscosity.............. 237
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 282
Overdrive................ 168
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 112
Parking brake
operation............... 174
warning light.............. 57
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 286
PCV valve, specifications......... 286
Phone, cellular.............. 90
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 264
Power door locks............ 101
Power features
door locks.............. 102
mirrors................ 124
moon roof.............. 115
seats................. 121
windows............... 114
Power steering
dipstick............... 261
driving with power steering...... 172
fluid, checking and adding....... 260
fluid, refill capacity.......... 285
fluid, specifications.......... 287
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Index 319
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 131
Rear window, defroster.......... 81
Refill capacities for fluids........ 285
Relays................. 264
Remote control, trunk.......... 129
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors....... 111
opening the trunk.......... 111
panic alarm............. 112
replacement/additional transmitters . . 113
replacing the batteries......... 112
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 7
child.................. 25
head................. 118
infant................. 25
Roadside assistance........... 203
Roadside emergencies.......... 185
Rotating the tires............ 251
S
Safe driving tips............ 176
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 182
Safety defects, reporting......... 211
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 10,12,16
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 10
center rear lap belt........... 16
cleaning the safety belts......... 18
extension assembly........... 17
for children.............. 25
for infants............... 25
for pregnant women.......... 14
replacement.............. 17
warning light and chime........ 59
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 20
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320 Index
attaching with tether straps....... 27
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 29
in center seating positions........ 42
in front seat.............. 29
in rear outboard............ 35
tether anchorage hardware........ 27
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 118
adjusting the seats, power....... 121
child safety seats............ 27
cleaning upholstery.......... 123
head restraints............ 118
rear seat access............ 123
reclining the seat........... 120
sport seat.............. 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 206
Service concerns............. 205
Servicing your vehicle, precautions
when servicing............ 224
Shift-lock system............ 166
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 124
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 115
Snow tires and chains.......... 255
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 194
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
temporary spare........... 191
Spark plugs, specifications........ 286
Specification chart, lubricants....... 287
Speed control
accelerating............... 99
canceling a set speed......... 100
resetting................ 99
resuming a set speed......... 100
turning off.............. 100
when towing a trailer......... 184
Speedometer............... 67
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 47
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