1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD belt

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Safe driving tips............. 162
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 103
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 160
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 230
Safety restraints
adjusting the
safety belts.........105, 108, 112
automatic locking mode........ 107
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 107
center rear lap belt.......... 112
cleaning the safety belts........ 244
extension assembly.......... 113
for adults.............. 103
for children.............. 118
for infants............118, 120
for pregnant women.......... 103
head.................. 99
lap and shoulder belts.......103, 105
maintenance............. 114
proper use.............. 103
replacement............. 114
warning light and chime......... 12
Safety seats for children......... 120
and air bags............. 120
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........107, 120
in center seating positions....... 135
in front seat............. 120
in rear outboard.........120, 129
in rear seat.............. 120
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 103
Seats................... 99
adjusting the seat, manual....... 100
adjusting the seats, power....... 102
child safety seats........... 120
cleaning upholstery.......... 245
head restraints............. 99
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Index 303
Seats (continued)
rear seat access............ 103
reclining the seat........... 101
Serial number (VIN)........... 258
Service concerns............ 256
Servicing your vehicle.......... 195
precautions when servicing...... 196
servicing when you tow........ 192
Shift-lock system............ 152
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 151
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......103, 105
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 105
Side mirrors............... 86
adjusting................ 89
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)..... 84
Snow tires and chains.......... 225
Spare tire................ 175
changing the tire.........175, 178
conventional spare.......... 177
finding the spare........... 177
removing the spare tire........ 177
storing the flat tire........177, 179
temporary spare........... 175
Spark plugs, specifications........ 247
Special driving conditions........ 162
Specification chart, lubricants....... 249
Speed control
turning off............... 80
when towing a trailer......... 161
Speedometer............... 22
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 139
starting a cold engine......... 140
starting after a collision........ 174
starting a warm engine........ 141
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 185
Steering, power............. 150
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306 Index
Vehicle storage............. 250
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 59,65
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 201
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 14
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Warm engine, starting.......... 141
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 73
safety belt............... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 58
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 75
rear window reservoir......... 206
reservoir............... 206
warning light.............. 20
windshield.............. 206
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 156
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 192
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 184
cleaning............... 246
covers..............178, 182
inspection and maintenance...... 221
lug nuts............... 178
ornaments.............. 182
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