1997 FORD RANGER child restraint

Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS16540(R)05/96]3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together,
route the tongue through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt
webbing is not twisted.
[SS16550(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Routing the lap/shoulder belt
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Seating and Safety Restraints
141
[SS16620(R)03/96]7.
Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the
buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down
on the child seat.
[SS16630(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Removing slack from the belt
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Index
343
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Accessory position on the ignition............. 73
Additives, engine oil.................. 257
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................ 133
description...................122, 127
disposal...................... 131
driver air bag..................122, 127
indicator light..................... 12
operation...................... 127
passenger air bag.................. 127
proper seating................... 123
service and information labels............ 127
tone generator.................129, 131
wearing safety belts................. 123
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 253
specifications.................... 311
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 94
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 27,55
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 265
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 155
noise........................ 157
see also Brake.................... 155
warninig light..................... 10
Anti-theft system
arming the system................... 98
description...................... 98
disarming an untriggered system............ 99
disarming a triggered system.............. 99
triggering....................... 98
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 320
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 317
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Index
Brakes (continued)
front disc...................... 155
if brakes do not grip well.............. 158
master cylinder................... 261
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................155, 158
parking...................... 160
power braking................... 155
rear anti-lock.................... 155
servicing....................158, 261
stopping distances.................. 159
trailer....................... 212
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake-shift interlock.................. 165
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 21
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 299
headlamps..................... 299
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 152
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 133
Catalytic converter................... 295
Chains, tires...................... 286
Changing a tire.................... 227
Charging system gauge................. 19
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 144
child safety seats.................. 133
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Index
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system....... 95
illuminated entry................... 97
locking/unlocking doors................ 94
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 97
replacing the batteries................. 95
Reporting safety defects................ 315
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................101, 110
child........................ 131
infant.....................131, 133
Reverse........................ 166
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 217
Rotating the tires................... 281
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............ 110
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 212
Safety defects, reporting................ 315
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 292
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...........112, 115, 118
automatic locking mode............... 114
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 114
cleaning the safety belts............... 307
extension assembly................. 120
for adults...................... 110
for children..................... 131
for infants...................131, 133
for pregnant women...............103, 110
lap and shoulder belts..............110, 112
maintenance.................... 120
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Safety restraints (continued)
proper use..................... 110
replacement.................... 120
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................... 133
attaching with tether straps............. 143
automatic locking mode (retractor)........114, 133
in front seat.................... 133
in rear outboard.................. 133
in rear seat..................... 133
tether anchorage hardware.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 110
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 101
adjusting the seats, power.............. 109
child safety seats.................. 133
cleaning upholstery................. 306
reclining the seat.................. 101
seatback release................... 101
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 250
servicing when you tow............... 242
Shift-lock system................... 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............164, 171
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....110, 112
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........112, 115
Side mirrors, adjusting.................. 86
Snowplowing..................... 216
Snow tires and chains................. 286
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Tailgate........................ 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 64
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 143
Tilt steering wheel.................... 79
Tires
changing...................... 227
checking the pressure................ 279
cleaning...................... 287
inspection and maintenance............. 279
replacing...................... 282
rotating...................... 281
snow tires and chains................ 286
spare tire....................227, 229
storing your vehicle................. 309
tire grades..................... 282
treadwear..................... 282
wear bands..................... 282
wheel and tire matching............... 286
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 242
with a tow truck.................. 242
Traction control.................... 170
Traction-lok rear axle................. 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 196
safety chains.................... 212
trailer brakes.................... 212
trailer lamps.................... 213
Transfer case
fluid checking................... 274
lever operated................... 179
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