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[CF39200(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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[CF39300(R)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF39500(R)05/96]
The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch marked L. To unlock all doors
push the switch marked U.
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[CF39600(R)01/96]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[CF39700(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0020204-F
Power door lock controls
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[CF46500(R)04/96]
Windows
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[CF47800(R)01/96]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[CF47900(R)01/96]
Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
switch that operates all door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power
window controls.
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[CF48300(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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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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[SS03513(R)02/96]
While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position
to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle.
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[SS03514(R)01/96]
Safety Belts for Front Outboard Passenger and Rear
Outboard Seating Positions
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[SS03516(R)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on
theshoulderbelt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety
belt for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard
passengers.
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[SS03518(R)02/96]
Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways:
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[SS03519(R)02/96]
Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
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[SS03520(R)02/96]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the
occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard
braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more. The retractor can also be made to lock by
pulling the belt out quickly.
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[SS03521(R)02/96]
Automatic locking mode
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[SS03522(R)01/96]
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be
automatically locked and will remain locked when the
combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not
allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides
the following:
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[SS03523(R)01/96]
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A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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[SS03524(R)01/96]
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Child safety seat installation.
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[SS03525(R)01/96]
This modemust be usedwhen installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats where dual
locking retractors are provided.
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[SS03529(R)01/96]
To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the
automatic locking mode, perform the following steps:
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[SS03530(R)02/96]1.
Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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[SS03531(R)01/96]2.
Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is extracted and, when allowed to retract,
a clicking sound is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in
the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode).
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[SS03532(R)02/96]3.
A clicking sound will continue to be heard as the belt is
allowed to retract. This indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
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[SS03533(R)02/96]
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled
and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode. See the detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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[SS03534(R)01/96]
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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[SS03535(R)05/96]
Driver and right front passenger
[SS03536(R)01/96]
The driver and right front passenger shoulder belt height is
adjustable to one of four (4) positions (Regular cab model) or
five (5) positions (Super cab model).
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[SS03537(R)05/96]
To adjust the belt down, push the release button on the adjuster
down and slide the adjuster down. Then release the button and
make sure the adjuster is firmly in one of the positions. To
adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up. (You do not have to
push the release button.) Slide it up or down until the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
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[SS15025(R)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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[SS15900(R)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS16000(R)01/96]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight
of the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing and using the safety seat.
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[SS16015(R)01/96]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position
which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching Safety Seats With
Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SS16025(R)05/96]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correct
safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the
tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap
belt combination with a sliding tongue, make sure the retractor
is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SS16090(R)05/96]
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[SS16250(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Seatbacks should be upright for use with child safety
seats.
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[SS16640(R)03/96]8.
Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the
belt.
[SS16650(R)03/96]9.
Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat
forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in
place.
[SS16660(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0011244-B
Checking that the seat is secure
[SS16670(R)03/96]10.
Try to pull belt out of the retractor to make sure the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not
be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked,
unbuckle the belt and repeat steps 2 through 9.
[SS16680(R)03/96]
To remove the retractor from automatic locking mode, allow
webbing to 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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Index
343
A
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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