1998 FORD WINDSTAR warning

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[SS02760(ALL)07/96]
NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position,
you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop
pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The
seatback will return to its original position after the
seat is safely latched.
[SS02765(ALL)07/96]
Your Windstar tip slide seat has been equipped with a lock-out
feature which prevents the seatback from returning to its
original position until the seat latches in the tracks. If the seat
has not latched check under the seat and in the tracks for
possible obstructions.
[SS02770(ALL)07/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE TIP SLIDE
SEAT UNLATCHED.
[SS02775(ALL)07/96]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[SS02780(ALL)07/96]1.
Find the adjustment bar underneath the front part of the
seat.
[SS02785(ALL)07/96]2.
Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
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Adjusting the Front Head Restraints (LX/Ltd Only)
[SS02900(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle's bucket seats are equipped with head restraints
which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these restraints is
to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
[SS03000(ALL)01/96]
To adjust the head restraints up, simply pull up on them. To
adjust them back downward, push down. The head restraints
will remain stationary in whatever position they are placed.
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[SS04800(ALL)01/96]
The seat cushion will move forward when going from the seat
to the bed position.
[SS04900(ALL)09/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050260-B
2nd row seat (seat position)
[SS05000(ALL)01/96]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[SS05100(ALL)01/96]1.
While in front of the seat, pull the release lever up, slightly
raise the seatback, then push the seat bottom rearward until
the seatback is in the full upright and locked position.
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[SS05200(ALL)01/96]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
[SS05300(ALL)04/96]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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[SS05900(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050261-A
3rd row seat (seat position)
[SS06000(ALL)01/96]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[SS06100(ALL)01/96]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and
at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to
the full upright and locked position.
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[SS06200(ALL)01/96]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
[SS06300(ALL)04/96]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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[SS07100(ALL)01/96]
To install the second row bucket seats:
[SS07200(ALL)01/96]1.
Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
[SS07300(ALL)01/96]2.
Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
[SS07400(ALL)01/96]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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[SS07500(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
[SS07600(ALL)01/96]
Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
[SS07700(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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[SS07800(ALL)01/96]
To remove seat assembly:
[SS07900(ALL)01/96]1.
(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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[SS09400(ALL)01/96]4.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
[SS09500(ALL)01/96]5.
(Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety
belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist,
then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
[SS09600(ALL)01/96]6.
To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle.
A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat
only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback
upward until the latch re-engages.
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[SS09700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be
placed in its original position. Improper installation of
the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and
could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning
label on the seat belt.
[SS09800(ALL)01/96]
Whenever the second row bench seat is installed in the vehicle
and no one is using the outboard seating position (nearest the
sliding door), the lap/shoulder safety belt must be properly
stowed.
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[SS10200(ALL)01/96]
The two passenger bench seat must be installed in the first row
behind the front seats.
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[SS10300(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[SS10400(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
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[SS10500(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the latch hooks are
securely locked around the floor pins.
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[SS11000(ALL)04/96]
Safety Belts
[SS11100(ALL)04/96]
The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use. We strongly recommend that you use
them every time you travel in your vehicle.
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[SS11200(ALL)02/96]
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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[SS11300(ALL)02/96]
n
the seatback is upright
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[SS11400(ALL)02/96]
n
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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[SS11500(ALL)02/96]
n
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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[SS11600(ALL)02/96]
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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[SS11700(ALL)02/96]
n
the knees are straight forward
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[SS11800(ALL)02/96]
See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for
Childrenin this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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[SS11900(ALL)12/95]
RWARNING
Make sure that you and your passengers, including
pregnant women, wear safety belts. Be sure that the lap
belt portion of your safety belt fits snugly and as low as
possible around the hips.
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[SS12000(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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[SS12100(ALL)07/96]
RWARNING
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety
belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear
the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use
a single belt for more than one person.
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[SS12200(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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[SS12300(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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[SS12400(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a collision.
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[SS12600(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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