1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII child lock

1585. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until all of the belt is extracted and
a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). See Figure 4.
NOTE:The dual locking mode retractor must be in
the automatic locking mode to properly restrain a
child seat.
Setting the retractor to automatic locking
mode
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6. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will
be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull
on the lap belt portion across the child seat
towards the buckle and continue to pull up on
the shoulder belt portion while pushing down
on the child seat allowing the shoulder belt to
retract to remove any slack in the seat belt. See
Figures 5 and 6.
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162Checking the retractor
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through
8.
NOTE:To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will automatically
switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode
for normal adult usage.Attaching Safety Seats With Tether
StrapsSome manufacturers make safety seats that include
a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle
seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other
manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat
for information about ordering a tether strap.
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Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 83
Accident damage............ 216
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 145
and child safety seats......... 151
description............. 145
driver air bag............ 145
indicator light............ 45
operation.............. 147
passenger air bag........... 145
tone generator............ 149
Air cleaner filter
location............... 220
specifications............ 263Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 69
Air suspension
air ride switch off, message center . . . 37
description............. 175
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 123
Aluminum wheels........... 242
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 66
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 228
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 171
see also Brake............ 171
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 208
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Brakes
adjustment............. 171
anti-lock.............. 171
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light........... 11
applying the brakes.......... 171
brake warning light.......... 10
fluid, checking and adding....... 225
fluid, refill capacities......225, 264
fluid, specifications.......... 265
front disc.............. 171
if brakes do not grip well....... 171
master cylinder........... 225
new brake linings........... 5
noise................ 171
parking brake and auto-release..... 172
servicing.............. 225
trailer............... 187
when storing your vehicle....... 268Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 14
Bulbs, replacing............ 253
halogen............... 254
headlamps.............. 254
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 276
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 277
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 264
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 169
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 151
Catalytic converter........... 250
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298Chains, tires.............. 242
Changing a tire............ 201
Charging system warning light...... 13
Child safety restraints.......... 150
child safety belts........... 163
child safety seats........... 151
Child safety seats............ 151
and air bags............. 151
attaching with tether straps...... 162
automatic locking mode (retractor) 143, 151
in front seat............. 151
in rear outboard seat......... 151
in rear seat............. 151
tether anchorage hardware . . . 162, 163
Chime
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44Cleaning your vehicle.......... 260
chrome and aluminum parts...... 260
exterior............... 260
exterior lamps............ 261
fabric................ 262
headlamps.............. 261
instrument panel......... 7,261
interior............... 262
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors............... 100
plastic parts............. 261
polishing.............. 260
rustproofing............. 261
safety belts............. 261
tail lamps.............. 261
upholstery and interior trim...... 262
washing............... 260
waxing............... 260
wheels............... 262
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308Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 123
locking/unlocking doors........ 123
opening the trunk.......... 123
panic alarm............. 123
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 125
replacing the batteries........ 125
Reporting safety defects......... 269
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 138
child................ 150
head................ 131
infant............... 150
Reverse................ 180
Roadside emergencies.......... 189
Rotating the tires............ 239
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 138
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 186
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 182
Safety defects, reporting......... 269
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 247
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 140
automatic locking mode........ 143
center rear lap belt.......... 143
cleaning the safety belts........ 261
extension assembly.......... 144
for adults.............. 138
for children............. 150
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for infants...........150, 151
head................ 131
lap and shoulder belts........ 138
lap belt............... 143
maintenance............. 145
proper use............. 138
replacement............. 145
warning light and chime....... 44
Safety seats for children......... 151
and air bags............. 151
attaching with tether straps...... 162
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 154
in front seat............. 151
in rear outboard........... 151
tether anchorage hardware...... 162
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 138Seats................. 131
adjusting the seats, power....... 134
auto-glide.............. 136
child safety seats........... 151
cleaning upholstery.......... 262
head restraints............ 131
heated............... 135
rear seat access........... 133
reclining the seat........... 132
Service concerns............ 271
Servicing your vehicle.......... 215
precautions when servicing...... 217
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 177
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 138
Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 112
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