1997 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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Figure 2
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3. Read the information and warnings on the
child seat. Check the child's size, weight and
age to be sure the child is not too small or
too large for the child seat. Refer to Figure 3.
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two third page art:0095050-AFigure 3
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4. Pull up on the two black looped straps at
the upper corners of the child seat to unsnap
the cushion protector flap.
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5. Lower the seat cushion.
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6. Pull the lap and shoulder belts cinch release
strap while pulling the shoulder belts fully
out. Refer to Figures 4 and 5.
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Figure 4
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Figure 5
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6. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom
of the right half of the chest clip and pull to
separate both halves.
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7. Place the child on the child seat and position
the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer
to Figure 6.
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one third page art:0095053-AFigure 6: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child
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8. Insert either the left or right safety belt
tongue into the single opening of the crotch
belt buckle as shown in Figure 7. (It does
not matter which tongue is inserted first.)
Then insert the other tongue.
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RWARNING
If both tongues do not latch in the buckle,
do not use the child seat. See your dealer
for repairs.
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Figure 7: Fastening the crotch safety belt buckle
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9. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below
the child's shoulders and adjust it to
comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place
on the child's chest. The purpose of this clip
is to position the shoulder belts correctly on
the child's shoulders. The clip can be easily
pulled apart, and is designed to pull apart
during a collision. The clip helps keep the
shoulder belts on the shoulders of a sleeping
or squirming child. Refer to Figure 8.
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Figure 8: Securing the chest clip
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10. Pull the shoulder belts out to ensure that the
crotch safety belt buckle is securely fastened.
Adjust the lap and shoulder belts by pulling
firmly on the adjustment belt. Refer to
Figure 9.
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half page art:0095056-AFigure 9: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked
retractor
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11. If the shoulder belts are pulled too tight,
pull on the lap and shoulder belts cinch
release strap to loosen the shoulder belts on
the child's shoulders. Refer to Figure 4. Then
retighten the lap and shoulder adjustment
belt per Step 10 above.
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To remove the child from the built-in child
seat:
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1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of
the chest clip and pull the halves apart to
open the chest clip. Refer to Figure 8.
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2. Press the release button on the crotch safety
belt buckle.
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3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's
shoulders and remove the child. Refer to
Figure 6.
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To stow the built-in child seat:
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1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position and lift the protector flap toward
the headrest.
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2. Fasten the snaps securely.
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3. Pull on the headrest release strap and rotate
the headrest downward until it latches
against the child seat cushion.
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RWARNING
Always fasten the protector flap snaps
when stowing your child seats to prevent
the child seat cushion from rotating
forward in a collision.
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The seat can now be used by an adult.
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Inspection after a collision
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RWARNING
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware should
be inspected by a qualified dealer
technician after any collision.
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If the child seat was in use during a collision,
Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the
collision was minor and a qualified technician
finds that the child restraints do not show
damage and continue to operate properly, they
do not need to be replaced. If there is any
bending of the vehicle seatback or seat structure,
it should also be replaced. Built-in child seats
not in use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
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Built-in child seat maintenance
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Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not
function properly.
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Safety Belts for Children
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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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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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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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