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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF15250(ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
[CF15275(ALL)05/96]
Press the on button.
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The speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically controlled until
the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph (48 km/h).
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
[CF15650(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Do not shift to N (Neutral) with the speed control on.
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[CF15675(ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF15701(ALL)03/96]
Press the OFF switch.
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To Set a Speed
[CF15901(ALL)05/96]
With the speed control on, press the Set Accel switch to set and
store the instantaneous vehicle speed.
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Controls and Features
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The moon roof
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[CF21000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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[CF21100(ALL)01/96]
Sliding Shade
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[CF21200(ALL)01/96]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
[CF21300(ALL)04/96]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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Controls and Features
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[CF23200(ALL)04/96]
Windows
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[CF23300(ALL)01/96]
Power Windows (If equipped)
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[CF23400(ALL)12/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
panel that operates all four windows.
[CF23500(ALL)12/95]
In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
[CF23600(ALL)12/95]
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The master controls on the driver's door
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[CF23700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
[CF23800(ALL)12/95]
One-touch-down window
[CF23900(ALL)12/95]
The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the
driver's window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of
the window switch. To stop the window before it opens
completely, press the switch again.
[CF24000(ALL)12/95]
The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.
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Controls and Features
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Electric remote control mirror knob
[CF25000(ALL)12/95]
Turn the knob back to the middle position to keep the mirror in
place.
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[CF25100(ALL)12/95]
The side view mirror on the right is a convex mirror. This
mirror gives you a wider view of the lanes on your right and
behind you.
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[CF25200(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects appear smaller
and farther away than they actually are.
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[CF25300(ALL)12/95]
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Manual Seats
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Manual seat adjustment
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[SS01100(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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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.
[SS02800(ALL)12/95]
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Folding rear seatback release knob
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n
a small storage pocket on the outside of the front seat base
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[SS02900(ALL)02/96]
Important Safety Belt Information
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[SS03000(ALL)02/96]
The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada
the law requires their use.
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[SS03100(ALL)02/96]
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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n
the seatback is upright
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n
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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n
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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n
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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n
the knees are straight forward
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning
light may come on and a chime may sound. SeeSafety Belt
Warning Light and Chimein theInstrumentationchapter.
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See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for
Childrenin this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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[SS04000(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety
belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear
the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use
a single belt for more than one person.
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[SS04100(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and
attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified
technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not
in use during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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[SS04200(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a collision.
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[SS04400(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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[SS04500(ALL)02/96]
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
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[SS04600(ALL)02/96]
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce
your forward movement.
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[SS04700(ALL)01/96]
After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
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[SS04800(ALL)02/96]
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so
that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and
chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle 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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