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[CF80020(R)05/96]
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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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[CF80100(R)05/96]
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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[SS00280(R)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
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Adjusting the bucket seat
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[SS00290(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[SS00300(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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[SS00310(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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[SS00320(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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[SS00549(R)01/96]
Center Facing Jump Seat Ð SuperCab Only
[SS00551(R)01/96]
To open the seat, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To
stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright
position. The jump seats should be kept in the stored position
for easier access to the rear cab area.
[SS00560(R)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020232-B
Center facing jump seat in stowed position
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[SS00570(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.
[SS00580(R)01/96]
Tilt Slide Seat (If equipped)
[SS00590(R)01/96]
SuperCab only
[SS00610(R)01/96]
With the front seatback tilted forward, the tilt slide seat can be
moved to provide additional entry space to access the rear seat
compartment of the vehicle.
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[SS00620(R)01/96]
To operate the tilt slide seat:
[SS00622(R)01/96]1.
Lift the seatback release lever on the outboard side of the
seat cushion to unlock the slide mechanism and seatback.
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[SS00624(R)01/96]2.
Push the seat assembly forward to provide entry space to the
rear seat compartment of the vehicle.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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[SS00640(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
[SS00650(R)01/96]3.
With the seatback still forward, using the seat cushion push
the seat rearward to the desired position and return the
seatback to its upright position. This will lock the seat track.
[SS00652(R)01/96]
NOTE: Whenever the seatback is returned to the upright
position, the seat will lock in that seat position.
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[SS00654(R)01/96]
NOTE: The seat can no longer be moved rearward when in
its latched position.
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16 pica
art:0021169-D
Power lumbar switch Ð sport bucket seat
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[SS00900(R)02/96]
Important Safety Belt Information
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[SS00910(R)05/96]
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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[SS00920(R)02/96]
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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[SS00930(R)02/96]
n
the seatback is upright
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[SS00950(R)02/96]
n
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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[SS01000(R)02/96]
n
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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[SS01100(R)02/96]
n
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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[SS01200(R)02/96]
n
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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[SS02100(R)02/96]
See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for
Childrenin this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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[SS02200(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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[SS02500(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a collision.
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[SS02550(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and
attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified
technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not
in use during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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[SS02600(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety
belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear
the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use
a single belt for more than one person.
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[SS02900(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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[SS02950(R)05/96]
RWARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
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[SS03000(R)02/96]
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
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[SS03200(R)02/96]
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce
your forward movement.
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[SS03400(R)01/96]
After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
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[SS03500(R)02/96]
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so
that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and
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[SS03540(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt
rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the
shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder
each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off
your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a
greater risk of severe injury in a collision.
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[SS03550(R)05/96]
NOTE: Be sure the belt is properly positioned on your
shoulder each time you use the belt.
[SS03552(R)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0090166-B
Shoulder belt height adjuster Ð full up position (regular cab models)
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