1996 Mercury Mystique child seat

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[SR23550(ALL)11/94]7.
Double check that the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you
cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode, Figure 8.
[SR23600(ALL)05/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0001277-B[SR23650(ALL)02/94]8.
Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured
prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
[SR23700(ALL)02/94]
To remove retractor from automatic lock mode, unbuckle the
belt and allow the webbing to retract fully. A click will be
heard as the belt retracts. The belt is back in normal operating
mode (vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode) when this
click disappears.
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[SR23800(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.
[SR23900(ALL)05/95]
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Rear Center Seating
Position
[SR24000(ALL)05/95]
Some child safety seats are too wide to fit in the rear center
seat. Choose a child safety seat with a narrow base that can fit
between the safety belt buckles.
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[SR24800(ALL)05/95]
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SR24850(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.
[SR24901(ALL)05/95]
To install a tether from a child safety seat in the front seat,
route the tether strap under the vehicle seat head restraint and
hook the tether hook into the hole in the tongue of the center
rear lap belt. After the hook is in the hole, pull on the loose end
of the lap belt webbing to shorten the belt and tighten the
tether strap.
[SR25650(ALL)05/95]
To install a tethered child safety seat in the rear seat, you will
need tether anchorage hardware.
[SR25700(ALL)05/95]
Tether anchorage hardware (Canadian vehicles only)
[SR25800(ALL)05/95]
All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor
hardware kit for use with child safety seats. Attachment holes
(at each rear seating position) have been provided in your
vehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. Additional
kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR25900(ALL)03/95]
Tether anchorage hardware (USA vehicles only)
[SR26000(ALL)05/95]
All vehicles built for sale in the USA do not include a tether
anchor hardware kit for use with child safety seats. However,
attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been
provided in your vehicle to attach the tether anchor hardware.
If tether anchorage hardware is required for the child safety
seat, use only the tether anchor kit available at no charge from
any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (Base part number 613D74).
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[SR27700(ALL)05/95]
Safety Belts for Children
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[SR27800(ALL)05/95]
Children who are too large for child safety seats should always
wear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, or
contact its manufacturer, to determine maximum size of child
that will safely fit in the seat.)
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[SR27900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
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[SR28000(ALL)05/95]
If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap and shoulder belts
can be positioned so that it does not cross or rest in front of the
child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder
belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may
help provide a good shoulder belt fit.
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[SR28100(ALL)05/95]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who
have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a
belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster
seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating
cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster
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39 should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's
face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both
thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the
way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over
the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your pediatrician.
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[SR28150(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with a lap-only
belt.
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[SR28200(ALL)05/95]
Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and shoulder belts
should always be worn snugly and below the hips, touching the
child's thighs.
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[SR28300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,
children should always ride with the seatback upright.
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Features
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[FV10100(ALL)11/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0001188-A
The moon roof
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[FV10150(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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[FV10200(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
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[FV10300(ALL)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
[FV10400(ALL)05/95]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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[FV10500(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV10525(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[FV10600(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
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[FV10700(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
[FV10750(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle has the four-way head restraint, you can adjust it
in four directions. You can raise it two (2) inches (50 mm) from
its normal position, or you can move it forward up to 60Ê until
you reach the desired position.
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INDEX
273
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 65
Additives, engine oil.................. 210
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats............... 18,25
description.................... 17,20
disposal....................... 23
driver air bag................... 17,20
indicator light..................... 59
operation....................... 20
passenger air bag................... 20
proper seating.................... 18
tone generator.................... 23
wearing safety belts.................. 17
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 199
specifications.................... 253
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 94
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)....... 134
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 214
Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light........ 65
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 169
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 178
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 175
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 113
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 137
fluid, adding.................... 231
fluid, checking................... 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
fluid, specification.................. 254
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Brights (high beams)................. 58,82
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 245
headlamps..................... 245
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 182
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 183
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 252
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 52
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 25
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system).... 132
Catalytic converter................... 248
Chains, tires...................... 228
Changing a tire.................... 164
Charging system warning light.............. 57
Childproof locks..................... 91
Child safety restraints
child safety belts................... 38
child safety seats................... 25
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 18,25
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 25
in front seat..................... 28
in rear outboard seat................. 28
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
Chime
headlamps on..................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 243
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs................. 123
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior........................ 5
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286 Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 7
child......................... 24
head......................... 99
infant........................ 24
Roadside assistance.................. 175
Roadside emergencies................. 159
Rotating the tires................... 225
S
Safe driving tips.................... 151
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 156
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 153
Safety defects, reporting................ 181
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 206
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 12,14
cleaning the safety belts................ 16
dual locking mode retractors.............. 11
extension assembly.................. 14
for adults...................... 7
for children...................... 24
for infants...................... 24
head......................... 99
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt....................... 13
maintenance..................... 15
proper use...................... 7
replacement..................... 15
warning light and chime................ 55
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 18,25
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
in front seat..................... 25
in rear outboard................... 28
in rear seat...................... 25
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
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