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To open the sliding door from inside or outside of the vehicle,
pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will
stay open if you slide it all the way back until the catch at the
bottom of the door engages.
[CF29700(ALL)01/96]
To release the catch and close the door, pull the handle toward
the front of the vehicle. Be sure it is fully closed.
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[CF29800(ALL)01/96]
Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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[CF29900(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle has a childproof lock for the sliding door. If you
set the childproof lock, the sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
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[CF30000(ALL)01/96]
This lock will keep children from opening the door from the
inside; the door can still be opened from the outside if the door
is unlocked.
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[CF33500(ALL)05/96]
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Driver's side power window controls
[CF33600(ALL)01/96]
One-Touch-Down Power Window (Included with
optional power windows Ð driver side only)
[CF33700(ALL)01/96]
The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, press the
switch down for about one second, then release it. If the switch
is momentarily lifted while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
[CF33800(ALL)01/96]
To close the window you must lift and hold the switch until the
window closes.
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[CF33900(ALL)01/96]
Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
[CF34000(ALL)03/96]
To open the flip-open quarter windows in the second or third
row, pull the rear portion of the latch toward you. Swing the
latch forward and out, then lock it into the open position by
pushing rearward until you hear a click. To close the windows,
reverse the procedure.
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Controls and Features
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[CF73600(ALL)05/96]
By pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once, you
can unlock the driver's side door. Pressing the UNLOCK button
a second time within six (6) seconds of unlocking the driver's
door will unlock the other doors. The interior lamp will turn on
and stay on for thirty (30) seconds.
[CF73700(ALL)05/96]
By pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter once, all the
doors will lock, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn
chirps. When the LOCK button is pushed with all the doors
locked, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn chirps to
confirm that the doors are already locked.
[CF73800(ALL)01/96]
Using the Panic Alarm
[CF73900(ALL)01/96]
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may
activate the alarm to call attention to it.
[CF74000(ALL)04/96]
To activate the PANIC alarm, push and hold the PANIC button
on the remote for longer than 1.5 seconds. The horn will sound
and the headlamps and tail lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds. To turn off the alarm, press the LOCK or UNLOCK
buttons or hold the PANIC button down for longer than 1.5
seconds.
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[CF74100(ALL)03/96]
Replacing the Batteries
[CF74200(ALL)01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
Sanyo CR2016 3 volt batteries (included). If you notice a
significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be
replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[CF74300(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 49
feet (15 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Using Power Seats (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power front seats, you can adjust your seat
in several directions. The driver's seat can be adjusted in six
directions and the passenger's seat can be adjusted in four
directions. The power slide switch moves the seat forward and
rearward. The power seat height adjustment switch raises or
lowers the seat. The power recline switch tilts the seat toward
the front or toward the back. The controls are located on the
side of the seat closest to the door. The seat can be adjusted
even without the key in the ignition.
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Six-way power seat controls location
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Storage Compartments
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Underseat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
[SS00172(ALL)01/96]
The underseat storage compartment is located underneath the
front passenger seat. It can be opened by pulling it toward the
instrument panel.
[SS00174(ALL)01/96]
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The underseat storage compartment
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Front Seat Cupholders
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The front seat cupholders are located on the side of the
passenger's seat. Find the indented ledge and pull it down,
away from the side of the seat, toward the driver's seat. When
the cupholder is not in use, push the cupholders into the cover
and lift the cover into its fully stored position.
[SS00186(ALL)01/96]
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Using the front seat cupholders
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[SS00188(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Tethering to floor anchor
[SS20300(ALL)05/96]
Ford recommends placing tethered safety seats in a rear seating
position with the tether strap attached to the tether anchor bolt
as shown in the following illustration.
[SS20400(ALL)01/96]
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Tether anchor point locations
[SS20500(ALL)01/96]
To gain access to the anchoring bolt, cut through the plastic
along the U-shaped tether location outlines on the carpet of the
luggage area. Remove the bolt that is currently in the anchor
location. The tether anchor hardware has been preassembled. To
attach it, orient the tab in the bracket toward the front of the
vehicle and securely tighten the bolt. Follow the child safety
seat directions for attaching the tether strap to the anchor
bracket.
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Confirm that the shoulder belts are fully retracted and
resting inside the built-in child seat recess. It is unnecessary
to reconnect the shoulder harness and belt buckle prior to
storing the built-in child seat.
[SS21950(ALL)05/96]5.
While holding the tab, rotate the cushion upward until it fits
flush with the second row seatback pad.
[SS21975(ALL)01/96]
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Confirm that the built-in child seat is locked in the stowed
position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting
to lower it without pulling the cushion release strap.
[SS22025(ALL)01/96]7.
If the built-in child seat is not locked in the stowed position,
repeat steps 4 through 6.
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