1997 Mercury Grand Marquis child seat

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[SS36000( ALL)01/96]
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on
children who have outgrown child safety seats,
Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning
booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and
provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that
encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A
belt-positioning booster should be used if the
shoulder belt rests in front of the child's face or
neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on
both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let
the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion
when the lower legs hang over the edge of the
seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your
pediatrician.
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[SS36100( ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with
a lap-only belt.
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[SS36200( ALL)01/96]
Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and
shoulder belts should always be worn snugly
and below the hips, touching the child's thighs.
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[SS36300( ALL)02/96]
WARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)........... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 87
Additives, engine oil.......... 211
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............ 133
and child safety seats......... 139
description.............. 133
driver air bag............ 133
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 135
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 135
tone generator............ 137
Air cleaner filter
location............... 209
specifications............. 253
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
Air suspension
description.............. 163
see also Rear air suspension system . . 163
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 115
Aluminum wheels............ 196
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 217
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light............ 11,41
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298 Index
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 139
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 50,59
Catalytic converter............ 241
Chains, tires.............. 233
Changing a tire............. 187
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 103
Child safety restraints.......... 138
child safety belts........... 149
child safety seats........... 139
Child safety seats............ 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking
mode (retractor)........127, 139
in front seat............. 139
in rear outboard seat......... 139
in rear seat.............. 139
tether anchorage hardware....... 149
Chime
key in ignition............. 88
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 184
see also fuses............. 175
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 249
chrome and aluminum parts...... 250
engine compartment.......... 251
exterior............... 249
exterior lamps............ 250
fabric................ 251
headlamps.............. 250
instrument panel......... 67,250
instrument panel lens......... 251
interior................ 251
interior lamps............. 250
mirrors................ 106
plastic parts............. 250
polishing............... 249
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Index 311
Safety restraints (continued)
replacement............. 133
warning light and chime...... 12,24
Safety seats for children......... 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........127, 139
in front seat............. 140
in rear outboard........... 140
in rear seat.............. 139
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 123
Seats.................. 119
adjusting the seat, manual....... 120
adjusting the seats, power....... 122
child safety seats........... 139
cleaning upholstery.......... 251
head restraints............ 119
reclining the seat........... 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 264
Service concerns............ 262
Servicing your vehicle.......... 205
precautions when servicing...... 206
servicing when you tow........ 203
Shift-lock system............ 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 164
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 125
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 125
Side mirrors............... 99
adjusting............... 106
Snow tires and chains.......... 233
Spare tire................ 187
changing the tire.........187, 190
conventional spare.......... 189
finding the spare........... 189
removing the spare tire........ 189
storing the flat tire.......... 192
temporary spare........... 187
Spark plugs, specifications........ 253
Special driving conditions........ 172
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