1997 FORD AEROSTAR child lock

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Checking the retractor
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[SS27201(ALL)01/96]
8. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
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[SS27205(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt to retract
fully to its stowed position and the
retractor will automatically switch back
to the vehicle sensitive locking mode
for normal adult usage.
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[SS27210(ALL)03/96]
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.
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138
[SS27300(ALL)01/96]
Installing Child Safety Seats at
the Rear Center Seating Position
with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt
[SS27350(ALL)01/96]
DO NOT install a forward-facing child safety
seat in the third row center seating position.
Forward-facing seats must be installed with a
lap/shoulder belt, or a lap belt and top tether
strap.
[SS27400(ALL)01/96]
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue toward the loose
end of webbing.
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[SS27450(ALL)01/96]
2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
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[SS27500(ALL)01/96]
3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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[SS27550(ALL)01/96]
4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for the center seating position until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
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[SS27600(ALL)01/96]
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling
on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to
tighten the belt.
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[SS27650(ALL)01/96]
6. Before placing the child into child seat,
forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side
and in forward directions to ensure that the
seat is held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat
in a different seating position.
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140 [SS27812(ALL)01/96]Until a floor anchor is installed, follow these
steps to install a tethered child safety seat in the
front seat:
[SS27814(ALL)01/96]
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat.
[SS27816(ALL)01/96]
2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
belt retractor to switch the retractor to
automatic locking mode.
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[SS27818(ALL)03/96]
3. 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 automatic locking mode.
[SS27820(ALL)01/96]
4. Install the child safety seat in the right front
seat. Refer to the previous section on
Installing Child Safety Seats. Hook the tether
strap around the webbing near the center of
the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
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[SS27822(ALL)05/96]
5. Tighten the tether strap.
[SS27824(ALL)01/96]
Until floor-mounted tether anchors are installed,
tether straps of child safety seats in the second
row may be anchored to lap/shoulder belts for
the third row, following the five steps above, or
to the tongue of the third row lap belt.
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[SS27830(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Follow these precautions to decrease the
chance of injury in an accident.
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[SS27840(ALL)01/96]
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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148 [SS30360(ALL)01/96]
half page art:0095056-AFigure 9: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked
retractor
[SS30370(ALL)01/96]
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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[SS30380(ALL)08/95]
To remove the child from the built-in child
seat:
[SS30390(ALL)01/96]
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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[SS30400(ALL)08/95]
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety
belt buckle.
[SS30410(ALL)01/96]
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's
shoulders and remove the child. Refer to
Figure 6.
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149 [SS30420(ALL)04/96]
To stow the built-in child seat:
[SS30430(ALL)01/96]
1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position and lift the protector flap toward
the headrest.
[SS30440(ALL)01/96]
2. Fasten the snaps securely.
[SS30450(ALL)01/96]
3. Pull on the headrest release strap and rotate
the headrest downward until it latches
against the child seat cushion.
[SS30460(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always fasten the protector flap snaps
when stowing your child seats to prevent
the child seat cushion from rotating
forward in a collision.
[SS30470(ALL)01/96]
The seat can now be used by an adult.
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[SS30480(ALL)01/96]
Inspection after a collision
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[SS30490(ALL)01/96]
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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[SS30495(ALL)01/96]
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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161 [TO10800(ALL)01/96]
q
AIR CONDITIONING Ð Set the fan speed
knob at MEDIUM or HIGH, the function
selector knob on NORM A/C or MAX A/C
and the temperature control knob on any
desired position.
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[TO12000(ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the
Ignition
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[TO12100(ALL)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[TO12200(ALL)03/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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[TO12300(ALL)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[TO12400(ALL)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
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[TO12500(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[TO12600(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Index 337
Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications........237, 296
front disc.............. 163
if brakes do not grip well.....164, 166
master cylinder............ 236
new brake linings............ 5
noise..............163, 165
parking............... 166
power braking............ 163
rear anti-lock............. 164
servicing.............164, 236
stopping distances.......... 165
trailer................ 195
when storing your vehicle....... 285
Brake-shift interlock.........155, 171
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 14
Built-in child seat
cleaning............... 283
operation.............. 141
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 272
headlamps.............. 272
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 310
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 311
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 294
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 160
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system).............. 35,49
Catalytic converter........... 269
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 29
Chains, tires.............. 259
Changing a tire............. 209
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338 Index
Charging system gauge.......... 15
Charging system warning light....... 13
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat........... 141
child safety belts........... 150
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 130
attaching with tether straps...... 139
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 112, 130
built-in child seat........... 141
in front seat............. 130
in rear outboard seat......... 130
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 139
Chime
headlamps on.............. 14
key in ignition............. 14
safety belt............... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 209
see also fuses............. 200
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat........... 283
CD player and discs........... 32
chrome and aluminum parts...... 280
engine compartment.......... 281
exterior............... 280
exterior lamps............ 281
fabric................ 282
headlamps.............. 281
instrument panel......... 61,281
instrument panel lens......... 282
interior................ 282
interior lamps............. 282
mirrors................. 91
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