1996 FORD WINDSTAR child restraint

Safety Restraints
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[SR31550(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
[SR31601(ALL)05/95]6.
Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard as
the belt retracts. This indicates the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Pull on the lap belt portion across
the child seat towards the buckle and continue to pull up on
the shoulder belt portion while pushing down on the child
seat allowing the shoulder belt to retract, to remove any
slack in seat belt. See Figures 5 and 6.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR31901(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Checking the retractor
[SR31950(ALL)06/95]9.
Check to make sure that the seat is properly secured prior to
each use. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6
through 8.
[SR32001(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: To remove retractor from the automatic lock mode,
allow seat belt to retract fully to its stowed position
and the retractor will automatically switch back to the
vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage.
[SR32050(ALL)05/95]
Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear Center
Seating Position with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt
[SR32101(ALL)05/95]1.
Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue
so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of
webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
[SR32150(ALL)05/95]2.
Place the child safety seat in the center seating position.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR34001(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Figure 3: Tether anchor location Ð second row bench seat (without built-in
child safety seat)
[SR34101(ALL)06/85]
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SECOND ROW BUCKET (if equipped) SEATING POSITION
Ð You must use the tether strap anchor location provided
on the back of the seat cushion. (Refer to Figure 4.)
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Index
381
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system).... 69,88
Accessory position on the ignition............. 55
Additives, engine oil.................. 317
Air bag supplemental restraint system......... 19,40
and child safety seats............... 20,39
description.................... 19,21
disposal....................... 25
driver air bag................... 19,21
indicator light................... 74,85
operation....................... 21
passenger air bag................... 21
proper seating.................... 20
tone generator.................... 25
wearing safety belts.................. 19
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system............. 108
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 152
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 312
Aluminum wheels................... 272
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....128, 195
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 319
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 240
noise........................ 241
see also Brake.................... 240
warning light................... 69,88
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 273
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 156
description..................... 156
disarming an untriggered system........... 157
disarming a triggered system............. 157
triggering....................156, 157
warning light.................... 104
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 283
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Index
Brakes (continued)
noise........................ 242
parking...................... 244
stopping distances.................. 243
trailer....................... 256
when storing your vehicle.............. 368
Brake-shift interlock.................. 236
Break-in period..................... 4
Built-in child seat
cleaning....................... 37
operation....................... 27
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 352
specifications.................... 358
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 292
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 292
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 363
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 62
Cargo net....................... 192
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 39
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)......213, 225, 228
Catalytic converter................... 359
CD player (see Electronic sound system)......... 201
Chains, tires...................... 333
Changing a tire.................... 267
Charging system warning light............ 72,85
Childproof locks.................... 144
Child safety restraints.................. 25
built-in child seat................... 27
child safety belts................... 38
child safety seats................... 39
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
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Index
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 195
Rear climate control system............... 116
Rearview mirror.................... 190
Rear window..................... 160
defroster...................... 117
washer....................... 119
Refill capacities for fluids................ 363
Relays........................ 350
Remote entry system
illuminated entry.................. 154
locking/unlocking doors............... 152
panic alarm..................... 152
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 154
replacing the batteries................ 153
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 7
child......................... 25
infant...................... 25,39
Roadside assistance.................. 283
Roadside emergencies................. 261
Rotating the tires................... 329
S
Safe driving tips.................... 245
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 312
Safety restraints
center front lap belt.................. 17
center rear lap belt.................. 17
cleaning the safety belts................ 18
extension assembly.................. 18
for children...................... 25
for infants.................... 25,39
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt........................ 17
maintenance..................... 18
replacement...................... 18
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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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