1996 Mercury Villager child lock

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[SR20510(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in
the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform
properly if the wrong mounting location is used.
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[SR20520(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could increase the
chance of injury in an accident.
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[SR20530(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anchor bolt(s) is ever removed, the hole(s) in the
floor must be sealed to prevent the possibility of exhaust
fumes entering the passenger compartment.
[SR20760(ALL)12/94]
Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue
[SR20770(ALL)05/96]
To attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt:
[SR20775(ALL)05/96]1.
Route the tether strap under the headrest and between the
headrest supports.
[SR20780(ALL)05/96]2.
Hook the tether strap hook into the large hole at the end of
the tongue of the lap/shoulder belt directly behind the child
seat position.
[SR20785(ALL)05/96]3.
Adjust the tether strap length until the hook is about one
foot behind the seatback.
[SR20790(ALL)05/96]4.
Pull the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended
and a click is heard. At this time the belt is in automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode).
[SR20795(ALL)05/96]5.
Let the retractor wind up the slack from the lap/shoulder
belt. A clicking sound should be heard as the belt retracts,
indicating that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR20800(ALL)05/96]6.
Before placing a child in the child restraint, use force to tilt
the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
[SR20805(ALL)05/96]7.
Check that the retractor is in automatic locking mode by
trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot
pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in
automatic locking mode.
[SR20810(ALL)05/96]8.
Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured
prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
[SR20840(ALL)12/94]
17-1/2 pica
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[SR21030(ALL)06/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040318-A[SR21050(ALL)06/95]
Children not meeting these requirements should be restrained in
an approved aftermarket child safety seat. Follow the specific
manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions.
[SR21075(ALL)06/95]
Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle.
It is the law in every state and province. These child seats
conform to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety standards.
[SR21090(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
The second row seatback must be fully locked before
operating the child restraint system. Check the position
of the seatback release lever.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR21200(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Second row bench built-in child seats
[SR21225(ALL)06/95]
Built-In Child Seat Retractors
[SR21250(ALL)06/95]
The retractor will switch from the emergency locking mode to
the automatic locking mode when the right shoulder belt is
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.
[SR21275(ALL)06/95]
The automatic locking mode must be used to hold small
children in position, particularly sleeping children and those
who may try to squirm out of the belts. The emergency locking
mode is used while buckling the belts.
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[SR21300(ALL)12/95]
Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts provided with
this child seat snugly around your child.
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[SR21750(ALL)07/95]7.
Pull the right shoulder belt fully out to put the retractor into
the locking mode. At this time, the shoulder belts are in an
automatic locking mode. Allow the safety belts to tighten
snugly against the child's shoulders. The belt will
automatically lock and cannot be pulled out.
[SR21775(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040325-A[SR21800(ALL)06/95]8.
If the shoulder belts are too tight, unlatch the chest clip and
unbuckle the child from the built-in child seat. Allow the
shoulder belts to retract fully. Repeat the procedure from
step 3 through step 7.
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[SR21950(ALL)06/95]5.
While holding the cushion release strap, rotate the cushion
upward until it fits flush with the second row seatback pad.
[SR21975(ALL)06/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040326-A[SR22000(ALL)06/95]6.
Confirm that the built-in child seat is locked in the stowed
position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting
to lower it without pulling the cushion release strap.
[SR22025(ALL)07/95]7.
If the built-in child seat is not locked in the stowed position,
repeat steps 4 through 6.
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Features
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[FV03100(ALL)01/93]
Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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[FV03200(ALL)01/93]
Your vehicle has a childproof lock for the sliding door. If you
set the childproof lock, the sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
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[FV03300(ALL)01/93]
This lock will keep children from opening the door from the
inside; the door can still be opened from the outside if the door
is unlocked.
[FV03400(ALL)09/93]
24 pica art:0040120-C
Childproof lock location
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[FV03500(ALL)01/93]
To set the childproof lock:
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[FV03600(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the sliding door.
[FV03700(ALL)01/93]2.
Find the childproof lock knob above the label.
[FV03800(ALL)01/93]3.
Pull the knob out.
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[FV03900(ALL)03/95]
To release the childproof lock:
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[FV04000(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the sliding door from the outside.
[FV04100(ALL)05/95]2.
Push the childproof lock knob in.
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[FV04200(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV04300(ALL)05/95]
The power door lock control switches are located in the panels
of the front doors. They control the locks on both front doors,
the sliding door and the liftgate.
[FV04400(ALL)06/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040095-H
The power door lock switch
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[FV04500(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked
with the power door lock switch, the sliding door
automatically locks when it is closed.
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