1997 FORD CONTOUR child seat

Seating and Safety Restraints
115
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[SS18900(ALL)01/96]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who
have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a
belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster
seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating
cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster
should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's
face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both
thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the
way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over
the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your pediatrician.
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[SS19000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with a lap-only
belt.
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[SS19100(ALL)01/96]
Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and shoulder belts
should always be worn snugly and below the hips, touching the
child's thighs.
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[SS19200(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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Index
271
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 21
Accessory position on the ignition............. 56
Additives, engine oil.................. 184
Air bag supplemental restraint system........... 96
and child safety seats................ 102
description.................... 96,98
driver air bag................... 96,98
indicator light..................... 16
operation....................... 98
passenger air bag................... 98
service and information labels............. 98
tone generator................... 100
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 181
specifications.................... 229
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 81
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)........ 44
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 191
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 126
see also Brakes................... 125
warning light..................... 21
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 168
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 240
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 237
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 23
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 130
fluid, adding.................... 197
fluid, checking................... 195
fluid, refill capacities................ 230
fluid, specification.................. 231
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Index
Brakes (continued)
power braking................... 125
servicing...................... 188
stopping distances.................. 145
trailer....................... 143
when storing your vehicle.............. 234
Brake-shift interlock.................. 131
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 15
Bulbs, replacing.................... 219
halogen...................... 220
headlamps..................... 220
high-mount brakelamp................ 222
specifications.................... 223
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 244
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 245
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 230
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 123
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 102
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 38, 42
Catalytic converter................... 216
Chains, tires...................... 208
Changing a tire.................... 161
Charging system warning light.............. 14
Childproof locks..................... 71
Child safety restraints................. 100
child safety belts.................. 114
child safety seats.................. 102
Child safety seats................... 102
and air bags.................... 102
attaching with tether straps............. 113
automatic locking mode (retractor).........91,102
in front seat..................102, 104
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 102
in rear seat..................... 102
tether anchorage hardware.............. 114
Chime
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 160
Cleaning your vehicle................. 224
CD player and discs.................. 33
chrome and aluminum parts............. 225
engine compartment................. 227
exterior...................... 224
exterior lamps................... 226
fabric....................... 226
headlamps..................... 226
instrument panel................. 7,225
interior....................... 226
mirrors........................ 75
plastic parts.................... 225
polishing...................... 224
rear windows..................... 52
rustproofing.................... 225
safety belts..................... 225
tail lamps..................... 226
upholstery and interior trim............. 226
washing...................... 224
waxing....................... 224
wheels....................... 227
Climate control system.................. 47
Clock.......................... 55
Clutch........................ 136
fluid reservoir................... 188
operation while driving............... 136
shifting the gears.................. 136
specifications.................... 231
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Safety seats for children................ 102
and air bags................... 91,102
attaching with tether straps............. 113
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 91,102
in front seat.................... 102
in rear outboard................102, 104
in rear seat..................... 102
tether anchorage hardware.............. 114
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 87
Seats.......................... 83
adjusting the seat, manual............... 84
adjusting the seats, power............... 85
child safety seats.................. 102
cleaning upholstery................. 226
head restraints.................... 83
Serial number (VIN).................. 239
Service concerns.................... 238
Servicing your vehicle................. 177
precautions when servicing............. 178
servicing when you tow............... 174
Shift-lock system................... 131
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............130, 136
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)...... 87,89
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 89,92
Side mirrors...................... 74
adjusting....................... 74
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 67
Snow tires and chains................. 208
Spare tire....................... 161
changing the tire................161, 163
finding the spare.................. 162
removing the spare tire............... 162
storing the flat tire...............162, 164
temporary spare.................. 161
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