1997 FORD MUSTANG child lock

134 [SS29200(M )12/95]4. Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the
child seat label. Pull upward until all of the
belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this
time, the lap belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child seat restraint
mode), Figure 3.
[SS29300(M )12/95]
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Pull the lap belt out completely to set the automatic
locking mode
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138 [SS30000(M )12/95]8. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor, if you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode,
Figure 7.
[SS30100(M )12/95]
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Checking the retractor
[SS30200(M )12/95]
9. Check to make sure that the child seat or
infant carrier is properly secured prior to
each use. If the lap belt is not locked, repeat
steps 4 through 8.
*
[SS30300(M )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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139 % [SS30400(M )12/95]
Installing Safety Seats in the Front Seat
(Coupe only) and Rear Seating Positions
(Coupe and Convertible)
[SS30700( ALL)12/95]
For seating positions equipped with a dual
locking mode retractor, use the following
procedure.
[SS30800( ALL)04/96]
If you choose to install a forward-facing child
safety seat in the front seating positions, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible.
*
[SS30900( ALL)01/96]
1. Position the child seat in the center of the
passenger seating position.
*
[SS31000( ALL)02/96]
2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp
shoulder belt and lap belt together. See
Figure 1.
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[SS31100( ALL)04/96]
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Pulling out belt webbing
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[SS31400( ALL)01/96]
4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that
seating position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure tongue
is latched securely to buckle by pulling on
tongue.
*
[SS31500( ALL)01/96]
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Buckling the belt
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[SS31600( ALL)01/96]
5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). See
Figure 4.
*
[SS31700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must
be in the automatic locking mode to
properly restrain a child.
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[SS31800( ALL)04/96]
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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
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[SS31900( ALL)01/96]
6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be
heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Push down on the child seat while you pull
up on the belt to remove any slack in the
belt. See Figures 5 and 6.
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[SS32400( ALL)01/96]
8. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode. See
Figure 8.
*
[SS32500( ALL)04/96]
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Checking the retractor
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[SS32600( ALL)01/96]
9. 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.
*
[SS32700(M )01/96]
To remove the retractor from automatic lock
mode, allow webbing 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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Index 309
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 12
Accessories............... 287
Accessory position on the ignition..... 65
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 63
Additives, engine oil.......... 216
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........124, 129
and child safety seats.......129±130
description............124±125
driver air bag..........124±125
indicator light............. 14
operation.............. 125
passenger air bag........... 125
service and information labels..... 125
tone generator............ 127
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 265
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 55
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 98
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 12
warninig light............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 199
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312 Index
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 283
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 283
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 266
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 154
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........ 25,29,41,47
Catalytic converter............ 252
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 33±34
Chains, tires.............. 244
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system gauge.......... 21
Charging system warning light....... 15
Child safety restraints.......... 128
child safety belts........... 146
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats............ 130
and air bags...........129±130
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat...........129±130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard seat.......130, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 146
Chime
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
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