1997 FORD PROBE child lock

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[SS19800(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.
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[SS20200(ALL)04/96]
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
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[SS20300(ALL)04/96]
Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include a tether strap that goes over the back of
the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring
point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap
as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of
your child safety seat for information about
ordering a tether strap.
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[SS20410(ALL)01/96]
Front Seats
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[SS20420(ALL)01/96]
To install a tether from a child safety seat in the
front seat:
[SS20430(ALL)04/96]
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt (in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat in
which the child safety seat will be installed).
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[SS20440(ALL)01/96]
2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
retractor to switch the retractor to automatic
locking mode.
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[SS20450(ALL)03/96]
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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[SS20460(ALL)01/96]
4. Install the child safety seat in the front seat.
Refer to the previous section onInstalling
Safety Seats. Hook the tether strap hook
around the webbing near the center of the
shoulder portion of the locked lap/shoulder
belt.
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[SS20470(ALL)05/96]
5. Tighten the tether strap.
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[TO22000(ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the
Ignition
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[TO22100(ALL)01/96]
1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual
transaxle).
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[TO22200(ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
[TO22300(ALL)01/96]
3.For a manual transaxle:Push in on the lock
cylinder and turn the key from ACC to
LOCK.
[TO22400(ALL)01/96]
For an automatic transaxle:Turn the key to
LOCK.
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[TO22500(ALL)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
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[TO22600(ALL)01/96]
If the driver or passenger door is open while the
key is still in the ignition, a warning chime
sounds.
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[TO22700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[TO22800(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Index 275
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 13
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 190
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats......... 113
description............104, 106
driver air bag..........104, 106
indicator light............. 11
operation.............. 106
passenger air bag........... 106
service and information labels..... 106
tone generator............ 110
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 237
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 49
Aluminum wheels............ 214
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)........... 21,43
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 196
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 133
see also Brake............ 133
warning light.............. 13
warninig light............. 12
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 138
fluid, adding............. 201
fluid, checking............ 201
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Index 277
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 226
headlamps.............. 226
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 252
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 130
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 113
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 34
Catalytic converter........... 222
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 28
Chains, tires.............. 214
Changing a tire............. 167
Child safety restraints.......... 111
child safety seats........... 113
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard seat......... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
Chime, safety belt............. 11
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 31
chrome and aluminum parts...... 231
engine compartment......... 232
exterior............... 230
exterior lamps............ 232
fabric................ 233
headlamps.............. 232
instrument panel.......... 49,231
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Index 287
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 89,98
child................. 111
head.................. 89
infant..............111, 113
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 155
Rotating the tires............ 210
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 98
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 219
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 100
automatic locking mode........ 102
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 102
cleaning the safety belts........ 234
extension assembly.......... 103
for adults............... 98
for children............. 111
for infants............111, 113
for pregnant women........ 89,98
head.................. 89
lap and shoulder belts....... 98,100
maintenance............. 104
proper use............... 98
replacement............. 104
warning light and chime........ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags...........102, 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard........... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
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288 Index
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 98
Seats
child safety seats........... 113
cleaning upholstery.......... 233
folding rear seats............ 96
head restraints............. 89
rear seat access............. 96
split-folding rear seat.......... 96
Serial number (VIN)........... 252
Service concerns............. 246
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 184
servicing when you tow........ 179
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....138, 148
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)....... 98,100
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 100
Side mirrors............... 78
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)..... 74
Snow tires and chains.......... 214
Spare tire
changing the tire.........167, 170
conventional spare.......... 169
finding the spare........... 169
removing the spare tire........ 169
storing the flat tire........169, 171
temporary spare........... 168
Spark plugs, specifications........ 237
Speed control, turning off......... 72
Speedometer............... 19
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 125
starting a cold engine......... 127
starting after a collision........ 130
starting a warm engine........ 127
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 174
Steering, power............. 137
Steering wheel, locking........... 61
Storage compartments........... 80
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