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LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on
floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking
brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking
brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle.
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[CF20480(R)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF20482(R)01/96]
If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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[CF20484(R)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF20486(R)01/96]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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[CF20490(R)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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The remote entry transmitter
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[CF80080(R)05/96]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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[CF80082(R)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
[CF80086(R)05/96]
To unlock the other door, press the UNLOCK control a second
time, within five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
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Locking the doors with the remote entry system
[CF80110(R)05/96]
To lock both doors, press the LOCK control. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
[CF80114(R)05/96]
If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK control again within five seconds. If all doors are
completely closed, the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp,
and the parking lamps will flash. If a door is open or ajar, the
horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door is
open.
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[CF80200(R)05/96]
Remote entry personal alarm
[CF80210(R)05/96]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC control. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC control again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Power lumbar switch Ð sport bucket seat
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Important Safety Belt Information
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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[SS02050(R)02/96]
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning
light may come on and a chime may sound. SeeSafety Belt
Warning Light and Chimein theInstrumentationchapter.
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Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch (If equipped)
[SS12610(R)01/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger air bag option, it
also has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. The switch is
located at the lower center of the instrument panel, next to the
ashtray. The switch must be used to turn off the passenger air
bag when a rear-facing infant seat is installed in the right front
or center front passenger seat position. To turn the passenger air
bag off:
[SS12613(R)05/96]
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NOTE: If the yellow peel-off label is still on the switch, pull
the tab to remove it, and discard it.
[SS12620(R)01/96]1.
Insert the ignition key into the switch.
[SS12625(R)01/96]2.
Rotate the ignition key clockwise until the key points to the
word OFF printed on the instrument panel.
[SS12630(R)01/96]3.
Remove the ignition key.
[SS12635(R)01/96]
RWARNING
In order to avoid inadvertent deployment of the
passenger air bag, always remove the ignition key from
the passenger air bag deactivate switch.
[SS12640(R)01/96]4.
Check that the amber OFF light illuminates when the
ignition switch is placed in ON.
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RWARNING
If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag
switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is
in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[SS12650(R)01/96]
The passenger air bag will remain off until it is turned on.
When the infant seat is removed, turn the air bag on. To turn
the passenger air bag on:
[SS12655(R)01/96]1.
Insert the ignition key into the switch.
[SS12660(R)01/96]2.
Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise until it points to the
ON printed on the instrument panel.
[SS12665(R)01/96]3.
Remove the ignition key from the switch.
[SS12670(R)01/96]4.
Check that the amber OFF light is not illuminated when the
ignition switch is placed in ON.
[SS12675(R)01/96]
RWARNING
If the light is illuminated when the passenger air bag
switch is in the ON position and the ignition switch is in
ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[SS12680(R)01/96]
The amber OFF light warns the driver and any passengers that
the passenger air bag is turned off. The passenger air bag
should be turned off ONLY when the rear-facing infant seat is
installed at the right front or center front seats.
[SS12685(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Keep the passenger air bag turned on unless there is a
rear-facing infant seat installed in the front seat. When
the passenger air bag switch is turned off, the passenger
air bag will not inflate in a collision.
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How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
Work?
[SS12750(R)01/96]
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the
driver air bag, passenger air bag (if equipped), impact sensors, a
system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the
electrical wiring which connects the components.
[SS12775(R)05/96]
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The location of the air bags and warning labels
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Inflated passenger-side air bag
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[SS13080(R)05/96]
RWARNING
The air bag will inflate only once. The system is
designed to function on a one-time-only basis. If the air
bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION
AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, this will increase the risk of
injury in a subsequent collision.
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[SS13090(R)05/96]
To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in a
crash, the system is equipped with a diagnostic module, which
controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. The diagnostic
module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system,
the air bag readiness light, the air bag power and the air bag
inflators.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay illuminated,
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or it will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned
on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
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[SS13225(R)01/96]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SS13300(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SS13680(R)05/96]
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles
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[SS13700(R)05/96]
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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[SS14300(R)01/96]
Safety Restraints for Children
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[SS14400(R)01/96]
In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle Ð
this generally includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less Ð you must
put them in safety seats that are made specially for children.
Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these
children. Check your local and state laws for specific
requirements.
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