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7. 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.
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Checking the retractor
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8. Check to make sure that the child seat or
infant carrier is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat
steps 4 through 7.
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NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt 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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[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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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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Front Seats
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To install a tether from a child safety seat in the
front seat:
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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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2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
retractor to switch the retractor to automatic
locking mode.
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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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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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5. Tighten the tether strap.
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Rear Seats
[SS20600(ALL)01/96]
If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one
of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the
rear of the cargo area below the opening for the
liftgate.
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[SS20700(ALL)01/96]
Tether Anchorage Hardware
[SS20800(ALL)01/96]
Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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Installing the Anchor Bracket
[SS21200(ALL)01/96]
1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
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2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel
behind the trim at the rear of the luggage
compartment. Remove the trim panel. The
backside of the panel is scored at the
locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole
the size of the scoring in the trim panel to
provide access to the anchor nut. The hole
should be made on the same side of the
vehicle as the child safety seat will be
located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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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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