1996 FORD WINDSTAR driver

Safety Restraints
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Shoulder Belt Adjustment (Driver and Right Front
Passenger)
[SR03840(ALL)05/95]
You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of five (5)
positions. To adjust, pinch the release button and slide it up or
down until the belt rests on your shoulder near your neck.
Release the button and make sure the adjuster is firmly seated
in one of the five (5) positions.
[SR03850(ALL)05/95]
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The shoulder belt height adjuster
[SR03860(ALL)11/93]
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Ð Second Row
Bench Seat
[SR03901(ALL)11/93]
There is a unique safety restraint system for the outside seating
position of the second row bench seat. It is very important that
you read and understand this section before anyone rides in the
outside seating position (near the sliding door) of the
two-passenger bench seat.
[SR03910(ALL)05/95]
In addition to safety belt anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, the second row bench seat has a detachable safety
belt anchor mounted to the right window side of the seat. The
safety belt should always remain attached to this anchor except
when removing this seat.
[SR03915(ALL)12/93]
The second row passenger side outboard seating position uses a
hook above the sliding door to stow the shoulder safety belt when
entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not being used.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR03935(ALL)11/93]
When removing the second row bench seat:
[SR03940(ALL)08/94]1.
Disengage the safety belt from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable
anchor (see Figure 1). When this shoulder belt assembly is free
of the seat, allow the retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
[SR03950(ALL)11/93]2.
Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt (see Figure 2). The end of the shoulder beltmustbe
clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during
vehicle operation.
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Safety Restraints
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Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
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[SR08450(ALL)05/95]
The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in
addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to
supplement the protection provided to properly belted
occupants in moderate to severe frontal collisions. The
supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the
lower body.
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The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
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RWARNING
Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be
properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in
a collision.
[SR08750(ALL)11/93]
RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should
always wear their safety belts, whether or not an airbag
Supplemental Restraint System is also provided at their
seating position. Failure to do so may increase the risk of
severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
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[SR08800(ALL)01/95]
There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even
with an air bag system. Use your safety belts to:
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help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag)
when it inflates
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reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impact
collisions, because an air bag is not designed to inflate in
such situations
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Safety Restraints
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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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[SR10100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the
air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas
that may come in contact with a deploying air bag.
Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a collision.
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[SR10200(ALL)06/95]
For further information about the proper mounting of
equipment in the front seat of this vehicle, please refer to Ford's
brochure entitledSome Important Information About Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint Systemwhich can be obtained by calling
Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356. Ask for brochure FPS-8602.
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[SR10300(ALL)06/95]
For additional important safety information on the proper use of
seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other
sections of this part of the Owner Guide, especially sections
entitledSafety Belts for ChildrenandSafety Seats for Children.
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[SR10400(ALL)01/95]
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
Operates
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[SR10500(ALL)06/95]
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the
driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system
diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical
wiring which connects the components.
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[SR10600(ALL)05/95]
The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel and is
indicated by the letters ªSRS.º The right front passenger seat air
bag is in the upper right-hand section of the instrument panel
ledge above the glove compartment. The letters ªSRSº appear
there. Both air bags are designed to stay out of sight until they
are activated.
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Inflated driver-side air bag
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Safety Restraints
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[SR14400(ALL)05/95]
When possible, put children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident
statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
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[SR14500(ALL)05/95]
Built-In Child Seat (If equipped)
[SR14600(ALL)04/95]
The second row bench seat may include two optional built-in
child safety seats (one on the driver side and one on the
passenger side). This child restraint is to be usedonlyby
children who are at least one year old, weigh between 9 and
27 kilograms (20 and 60 pounds) and whose shoulders (top) are
below the bottom of the headrest in thefull upposition.
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[SR14625(ALL)05/95]
If your child is less than one year old or weighs less than
9 kilograms (20 pounds),alwaysuse a rear facing infant or
convertible seat because a child of that size is not sufficiently
developed to withstand crash forces in a front facing position.
Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions for weight and
height restrictions.
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RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
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[SR15200(ALL)05/95]
Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle.
It is the law in every state and province. This child seat
conforms to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety
standards.
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[SR15301(ALL)05/95]
Built-in child seat belt retractors
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[SR15320(ALL)06/95]
The belts on the built-in child seat are equipped with a retractor
that locks when both belt tongues are latched into the crotch
safety belt and buckle.
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[SR15340(ALL)04/95]
The retractor will switch from the emergency locking mode to
the automatic locking mode when the shoulder belts are pulled
all the way out. The retractor will switch back to emergency
locking mode when the belts are unbuckled and the shoulder
belts retract completely.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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[LG01500(ALL)12/93]
To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key
to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow
momentarily.
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[LG01600(ALL)10/93]
NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
[LG01700(ALL)11/93]
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The anti-lock brake warning light
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[LG01800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
[LG01820(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG02000(ALL)03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
[LG02010(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to
eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to
two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
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If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will
not illuminate.
[LG02050(ALL)02/95]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off.
[LG02100(ALL)11/93]
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The safety belt warning light
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[LG02200(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG02301(ALL)05/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists
of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the
operation of the powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system
during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the
Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
[LG02400(ALL)11/93]
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The check engine warning light
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[LG02410(ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
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