1996 Mercury Villager child restraint

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[SR21350(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
The child seats' metal and plastic parts can become very
hot when left in the sun. These can cause burns to
unprotected skin.
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[SR21375(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this
child restraint system can result in your child striking the
vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
[SR21400(ALL)06/95]
How to Use the Built-In Child Seat
[SR21425(ALL)05/96]
Read the following procedures and all of the labels on the
built-in child seat before using the seat.
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[SR21450(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion
with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts
could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.
[SR21475(ALL)06/95]1.
Hold the tab from the lower outboard side of the child seat
and lower the cushion completely.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR21625(ALL)06/95]4.
Place the left shoulder belt harness over the child's left
shoulder. Insert the left shoulder harness tongue into the left
side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the left shoulder
harness tongue indicator is green.
[SR21650(ALL)07/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040324-A[SR21675(ALL)06/95]5.
Place the right shoulder belt harness over the child's right
shoulder. Insert the right shoulder harness tongue into the
right side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the right shoulder
harness tongue indicator is green.
[SR21700(ALL)06/95]6.
Fasten the two halves of the chest clip below the child's
shoulders. Adjust the clip to comfortably hold the shoulder
belts in place on the child's chest. Confirm that the chest clip
indicator is green.
[SR21725(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The chest clip can be easily pulled apart and is
designed to separate during a collision.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR21825(ALL)06/95]
Removing the child from the built-in child seat
[SR21850(ALL)06/95]1.
Open the chest clip by squeezing together the release tabs on
the top and bottom edges of the center of the chest clip. Pull
the two halves apart.
[SR21860(ALL)06/95]2.
Press the release button on the crotch belt buckle.
[SR21875(ALL)06/95]3.
Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders. Remove the
child from the built-in child seat.
[SR21925(ALL)06/95]4.
Confirm that the shoulder belts are fully retracted and
resting inside the built-in child seat recess. It is unnecessary
to reconnect the shoulder harness and belt buckle prior to
storing the built-in child seat.
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Features
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To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the
switch.
[FV12500(ALL)01/93]
When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to
the vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To
lower the sunroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side
of the switch.
[FV12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the sunroof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
[FV12700(ALL)04/95]
Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
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[FV12800(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV12900(ALL)04/95]
The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle.
The shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
*
[FV13000(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV13020(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[FV13030(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
[FV13040(ALL)09/93]
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
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[FV13060(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
two-passenger bench seat with built-in child seats, the
head restraints on the two-passenger bench seat are
not adjustable.
[RR03000(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
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The adjustable head restraint
[RR03100(ALL)07/93]
It is not necessary to remove the head restraints from the seats
when removing seats from the vehicle. However, you can
remove the head restraints by pressing the adjustment button at
the base of the head restraint and pulling the head restraint
upward. Remember to replace them when the seat is
re-installed.
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Index
385
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 70
Accessory position on the ignition............. 57
Additives, engine oil.................. 310
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats............... 25,32
description.................... 23,26
driver air bag................... 23,26
indicator light..................... 71
operation....................... 26
passenger air bag................... 26
proper seating.................... 24
service and information labels............. 26
tone generator.................... 30
wearing safety belts.................. 24
Air cleaner filter, location............... 300
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 121, 205, 226
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 314
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 234
noise........................ 235
see also Brake.................... 234
warning light..................... 70
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 267
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 278
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 275
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 205
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Index
Brakes (continued)
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................234, 236
parking...................... 237
power braking................... 234
servicing....................236, 333
stopping distances.................. 236
trailer....................... 251
when storing your vehicle.............. 371
Brights (high beams).................77,124
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 349
headlamps..................... 349
specifications.................... 355
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 282
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 64
Cargo net....................... 171
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 32
Catalytic converter................... 362
Chains, tires...................... 328
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 73
Childproof locks.................... 139
Child safety restraints.................. 31
child safety belts................... 44
child safety seats................... 32
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 25,32
attaching with tether straps.............. 39
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 16,32
in front seat................... 25,32
in rear outboard seat................. 32
in rear seat...................... 32
tether anchorage hardware............... 39
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 205
Rear window..................... 155
washer reservoir.................. 319
Relays........................ 347
Remote entry system, illuminated entry......... 120
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 31
head........................ 159
infant........................ 31
Roadside assistance.................. 275
Roadside emergencies................. 255
Roof rack....................... 173
Rotating the tires................... 323
S
Safe driving tips.................... 239
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 247
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 307
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 11,17
automatic locking mode................ 16
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 16
cleaning the safety belts................ 23
extension assembly.................. 22
for adults...................... 9
for children...................... 31
for infants...................... 31
for pregnant women................. 9
head........................ 159
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
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