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[SS08100(ALL)01/96]2.
Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt (see Figure 2). The end of the shoulder beltmustbe
clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during
vehicle operation.
[SS08200(ALL)01/96]
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
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[SS14700(ALL)01/96]
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
[SS14800(ALL)12/95]
Refer to ªSeatsº in this section for information on removing and
installing seats.
[SS14900(ALL)12/95]
After re-installing the second row bench seat, make sure that the
safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into the detachable
anchor. A twisted safety belt may cause the retractor to work
improperly. Then insert the detachable anchor tongue into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
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[SS24900(ALL)12/95]5.
Place the child on the child seat and position the shoulder
belts over each shoulder. Refer to Figure 4.
[SS25000(ALL)12/95]
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Figure 4: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child
[SS25100(ALL)12/95]
NOTE: Read the following steps carefully to become familiar
with the indicator windows located on each safety belt
tongue and the chest clip. When either of the tongues
or the chest clip is unbuckled, the color red appears in
the window. When the tongues or chest clip are
securely buckled, the color green appears.
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[SS25500(ALL)12/95]
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Figure 6: Securing the chest clip
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[SS25600(ALL)12/95]8.
Pull the shoulder belts out to ensure that the crotch safety
belt buckle and chest clip are securely fastened. Refer to
Figure 7.
[SS25700(ALL)12/95]
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Figure 7: Checking for securely latched buckle and chest clip
[SS25800(ALL)12/95]9.
Pull left shoulder belt fully out to put the retractor into the
lock mode. Allow belts to retract and fit snugly. The purpose
of the lock mode is to prevent the child from getting out of
the seat while the vehicle is in operation and to hold a
sleeping child in position. The belts will lock automatically
during a collision or hard braking.
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[SS28100(ALL)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS28200(ALL)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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[SS28300(ALL)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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[SS28400(ALL)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.
[SS28500(ALL)04/96]
In rear-facing infant seats, the infant's head is closer to the
passenger air bag. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag
could push the top of the rear-facing seat against the vehicle
seatback. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE
SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child seats and
infant seats should be secured in the rear seat whenever
possible. Forward-facing child seats used in the front seat must
have the passenger seat moved as far back from the instrument
panel as possible.
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[SS28600(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag.
Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.
Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must
never sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glove
compartment of the instrument panel, or lean over near the air
bag cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should sit
with their backs against the seatback, move the seat to the most
rearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children
weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use child or
infant seats.
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