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Lap Belt Without a Retractor (for the three-passenger
bench seat)
[SR11300(ALL)01/93]
The center seat of the three-passenger bench seat has a lap belt
without a retractor. To make the belt longer, tip the tongue at a
right angle to the belt and pull the belt over your lap until the
tongue reaches the buckle.
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To fasten the belt, pull the belt across your hips and insert the
tongue into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear a
snap and feel it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened.
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Adjust the belt so that it fits snugly and as low as possible
around the hips:
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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the
procedure above.
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If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of the
webbing.
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To store the belt:
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Fasten the center tongue and buckle when not in use. This will
prevent the belt from falling between the seat and the seatback.
[SR12205(ALL)06/95]
Auxiliary Safety Restraint System for the Second Row
Bench Seat (7 passenger vehicle)
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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.
[SR12215(ALL)06/95]
The two-passenger bench seat in the second row has a safety
restraint system made up of two buckles and two tongues.
There is an anchor location at the bottom of the C-pillar and
another anchor location at the top of the C-pillar that attach
each end of the seat belt webbing to the bodyside.
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Exiting a vehicle with the auxiliary safety restraint system
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Labels are provided on the back of the second-row bench seat
to remind passengers to use care when exiting.
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly
[SR13000(ALL)06/95]
A safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended.
You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with
a safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost (part number 611C22) from your dealer.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will affect the
performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of
personal injury.
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Safety Restraints
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The automatic locking mode is activated whenever all of the
belt webbing is pulled out of the retractor.
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While in this mode, the belt will retract or tighten but cannot be
pulled back out to obtain more length. To disengage the
automatic locking mode, unbuckle the belt and allow the
webbing to retract fully.
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Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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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.
[SR20000(ALL)01/93]
All vehicles built for sale in Canada include tether anchor
hardware for use with Canadian child safety seats. The tether
anchor hardware is located in the tire changing tool kit.
Additional tether anchor hardware can be obtained at no charge
from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
[SR20100(ALL)02/94]
Vehicles built for sale in the USAdo notinclude tether anchor
hardware, but it can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer (Part number F3XY-12613D20-A).
[SR20205(ALL)12/94]
The chart below specifies, for each seat type and position, where
the tether strap must be attached to the vehicle and the section
containing the appropriate instructions for tethering.
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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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RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could increase the
chance of injury in an accident.
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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.
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Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue
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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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Customer Assistance
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Please have the following information available when contacting
the Customer Assistance Centre:
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your telephone number (both business and home)
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your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
owner card and/or your vehicle ownership license
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the year and make of your vehicle
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the date purchased
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the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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Mediation/Arbitration Program
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In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by
Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service
concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in
an impartial third-party mediation/arbitration program
administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).
[HS08062(ALL)05/96]
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively
speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other
efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is
without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for
lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
[HS08063(ALL)05/96]
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party Arbitrators
conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an
informal environment. These impartial Arbitrators review the
positions of the parties, make decisions and, where appropriate,
render awards to resolve disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast,
fair and final as the arbitrator's award is binding on both you
and Ford of Canada.
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CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces,
except Quebec. For more information, without charge or
obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly
at 1-800-207-0685.
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[HS08070(ALL)09/95]
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relative
speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other
efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is
without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for
lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
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[HS08075(ALL)09/95]
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party Arbitrators
conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an
informal enviroment. These impartial Arbitrators review the
positions of the parties, make decisions and, where appropriate,
render awards to resolve disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast,
fair and final as the Arbitrator's award is binding on both you
and Ford of Cananda.
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[HS08080(ALL)09/95]
CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces,
except Quebec. For more information, without charge or
obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly
at 1-800-207-0685.
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[HS08100(ALL)06/95]
Getting Help Outside the U.S. and Canada
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Before you export your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate to make sure local
regulations do not prevent you from registering your vehicle.
Officials at the embassy can also help you decide whether you
should import your vehicle to that country.
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Officials at the embassy or consulate can tell you where to get
unleaded fuel. If you cannot get unleaded fuel or can get only
fuel with an anti-knock index that is lower than your vehicle
needs, contact a district or customer assistance center before you
leave the U.S. or Canada.
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