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[CF40800( ALL)02/96]
Doors
[CF40850( BCGV)03/96]
Two map pockets are provided on the panels of
the front doors.
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[CF40900( GV)04/96]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[CF41000( GV)12/95]
In addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[CF41100( GV)12/95]
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The childproof locks for the rear doors
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[CF41200( GV)01/96]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
[CF41300( GV)12/95]
Find the lever inside the label with the word
LOCKED. Move the lever up.
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[CF41400( GV)04/96]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside and move the lever down.
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[CF41500( GV)05/96]
Move the lever down.
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC49900( ALL)12/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
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[MC50000( ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC50100( ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[MC50200( ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC50300( ALL)01/96]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC50400( ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC50500( ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC50600( ALL)01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC50700( ALL)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
[MC50800( BC V)01/96]
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Occasionally, you will need to clean the lens
of the door lock assembly. Use Ford
Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, a mild
soap, or household ammonia and water
solution. Apply with a soft cloth or cotton
swab, followed by a clear water rinse.
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298 Index
Car seats for children (see Child
safety seats)............. 143
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............ 45,52,58,63
Catalytic converter............ 244
Chains, tires.............. 237
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 107
Child safety restraints.......... 142
child safety belts........... 153
child safety seats........... 143
Child safety seats............ 143
and air bags............. 143
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........131, 143, 145
in front seat...........143, 145
in rear outboard seat.......143, 145
in rear seat.............. 143
tether anchorage hardware....... 153
Chime
key in ignition............. 93
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 188
see also fuses............. 179
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 253
chrome and aluminum parts...... 254
engine compartment.......... 256
exterior............... 253
exterior lamps............ 254
fabric................ 255
headlamps.............. 254
instrument panel......... 71,254
instrument panel lens......... 255
interior................ 255
interior lamps............. 255
mirrors................ 110
plastic parts............. 254
polishing............... 253
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Index 299
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing............. 254
safety belts.............. 254
tail lamps.............. 254
upholstery and interior trim...... 255
washing............... 253
waxing............... 253
wheels................ 256
Climate control system.......... 71
air conditioning.......... 71,74
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 74
heating.............. 71,74
Clock.................. 90
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 218
specifications............. 259
Cold engine starting........... 156
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 127, 129
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 47
Controls
mirrors............... 104
power seat.............. 126
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 193
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 221
checking and adding......... 221
drain and flush............ 225
preparing for storage......... 261
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............. 259
temperature gauge......... 17,23
warnings............... 221
Cooling fan............... 210
Crankcase emission filter......... 257
Cupholder(s)............... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 267
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........267, 273
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