1997 FORD AEROSTAR remove seats

64 [CF00280(ALL)01/96]Select MIX to direct air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. If the
outside temperature is about50ÊF (9ÊC) or
warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to
remove moisture. This feature will help prevent
fogging in humid weather. The air can be cooled
or heated.
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SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the
windshield. Rotate the TEMP knob into the red
area for the air temperature required to defrost.
When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(9ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be dehumidified to
remove moisture. Rotate thexknob on the left
to increase the airflow.
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Operating Tips
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The following tips help you get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioner and heater
system:
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting
your engine. This helps prevent windshield
fogging. After a few minutes of operation,
you may select another airflow position.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the air conditioner
and heater system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
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For maximum heating, rotate the function
selector knob to FLR, the temperature control
knob to the red (warm) range, and the fan
knob to HI.
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Operating Tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting
your engine. This will help to prevent
windshield fogging. After a few minutes, you
may select another airflow position.
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[CF00540(ALL)03/96]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.
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[CF00550(ALL)01/96]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
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For maximum heating, rotate the function
selector knob to FLR, the temperature control
knob to the red (warm) range, and the fan
blower knob to HI.
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Auxiliary Heater and Air
Conditioner (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with a factory
installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air
conditioner), the front control assembly will
include separate switches for FRONT and REAR
fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems
can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.
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E-Z Access Operation Ð Passenger Side
Rear Captain's Chair (Optional Quad
Buckets)
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To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle,
the passenger side rear captain's chair can be
tilted forward.
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To tilt seat forward:
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1. Put the seatback in the upright position.
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2. Lift upward on the lower handle on the
right (outboard) side of the seat.
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3. The seat can now be tilted forward.
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To latch the seat in its normal position, push
seatback rearward until it is latched in position.
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Quick Release Rear Captain Chairs
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To remove:
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1. For right hand seats, lift and rotate the seat
latch handle (located under the seat)
rearward, causing the J hook to disengage
from the front floor well retainer.
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For left hand seats, lift and rotate the seat
latch handle (located under the seat)
rearward, causing the J hook to disengage
from the front floor well retainer. Disengage
the lap/shoulder safety belt from the seat by
inserting a key or similar device into the slot
in the detachable anchor and lifting upward.
Stow the tongue end of the detachable
anchor as shown.
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2. Push the seat assembly rearward to
disengage the front and rear floor hooks and
lift the seat assembly from the vehicle.
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100 [SS00225(ALL)04/96]To install the rear bucket seat:
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1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
drop the front and rear floor hooks into the
floor wells at a point just behind the floor
attachment pins.
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2. Rotate the seat latch handle forward, causing
the J hook to engage over the front of the
foremost well retainer.
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3. For right hand seats, continue rotating the
seat latch handle until it comes to a
complete stop on the top of the tube. This
will cause the seat assembly to slide forward,
engaging the front and rear floor hooks with
the floor well retainers.
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For left hand seats, push the seat latch
handle downward to a full stop. This locks
the seat in position. Before you engage the
safety belt, be sure it is not twisted. Remove
any twist, then insert the tongue end of the
detachable anchor into the detachable anchor
until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Two and Three Passenger Bench Seats and
Seat Bed Assemblies (If Equipped)
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a
Built-In Child Seat, make sure the
child seat is properly stowed before
operating the seat bed.
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4. Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated
in the down position.
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5. Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it
is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to work improperly.
Remove any twist, then insert the tongue
end of the detachable anchor into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº
and feel the latch engage. Refer to the
previous illustration.
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The two passenger bench or bed seat must be
installed in the first row behind the front seats
on wagons with seven passenger seating.
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To fold down the rear seatback:
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To lower the rear seatback down to its cargo or
bed position, release the seatback latch by
moving the release lever forward for the bench
seat or upward for the seat bed. Then fold the
seatback down. The latch will re-engage in the
cargo position.
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To raise the seatback, release the seatback latch
and rotate the seatback upwards until the latch
re-engages. (A slight downward pressure on the
bench seat seatback will reduce effort on the
latch.)
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3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract. This
indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
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NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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Two Passenger Bench or Bedseat
(If Equipped)
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In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, some rear safety belts have a
detachable anchor mounted to the outboard side
of the rear seats. This should remain attached,
except when removing the rear seats.
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Disengaging rear seat safety belts for seat
removal
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In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt
must be disengaged from the seat. To disengage
the safety belt from the seat, insert a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the
detachable anchor. Then lift upward.
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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:
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1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat.
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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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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.
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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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5. Tighten the tether strap.
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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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RWARNING
Follow these precautions to decrease 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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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block, do not spray a hot engine with
cold water.
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The alternator and air intake must be
covered. Covering these components will help
prevent water damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC50410(ALL)01/96]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[MC50490(ALL)02/96]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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Fabric
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[MC50560(ALL)05/96]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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