2001 FORD E-450 child seat

7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to
remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps
two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Tether anchorage hardware
Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child
safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle.
When using forward-facing child safety seats in vehicles with
only two seating positions so the forward-facing child safety seat
cannot be placed in the rear of the vehicle, move the passenger seat as
far back from the instrument panel as possible.
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Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed
in the front seats.
Front passenger seating position
The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat.
1. Position the child safety seat on
the front right-hand passenger seat.
2. Adjust the front right-hand
passenger seat full forward.
3. Route the child safety seat tether
strap over the back of the front
right-hand passenger seat as shown.
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4. Clip the tether strap hook to the
seat pedestal to the location shown.
5. Adjust the front right hand
passenger seat to the full rearward
position.
6. Refer to the instructions in this section underInstalling child safety
seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positionsto
secure the child safety seat.
7. Tighten the child safety seat
tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Second row bucket seats (Chateau Quads)
The tether strap can be attached
directly to the tether bracket
provided at the rear of the second
row left hand and right hand bucket
seats.
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1. Position the child safety seat on
the second row left hand or right
hand bucket seat.
2. Route the child safety tether
strap over the back of the left hand
or right hand second row bucket
seat as shown.
3. Clip the tether strap hook to the
seat pedestal at the location shown.
4. Refer to the instructions in this section underInstalling child safety
seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positionsto
secure the child safety seat.
5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats
The tether strap can be attached
directly to the tether bracket
provided on rear rail of seat cushion
frame.
1. For second row 3±Passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on
the left hand outboard position, the center position, or the right hand
outboard position as desired.
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For third row or fourth row 3±Passenger bench seat, place the child
safety seat on the center position.
2. Route the child safety tether
strap over the back of 3±Passenger
bench seat as shown.
3. Clip the tether strap hook to the
tether bracket mounted under rear
rail of seat cushion frame as shown.
4. Refer to the instructions in this section under installing child safety
seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions to secure the
child safety seat.
5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat
belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entireSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter in this Owner's Guide.
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A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................83
and child safety seats ..............85
description ................................83
disposal ......................................87
driver air bag ............................85
indicator light .....................12, 87
operation ...................................85
passenger air bag .....................85
Air cleaner filter ...............149, 192
Air conditioning ..........................19
Ambulance packages ....................4
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................151
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................102±103
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................107
fluid, adding ............................158
fluid, checking ........................158
fluid, refill capacities ..............193
fluid, specification ..................199
Auxiliary power point .................26
Axle
lubricant specifications ..196, 199
refill capacities ........................193
traction lok ..............................105
B
Battery .......................................161
acid, treating emergencies .....161
charging system
warning light .............................12disconnecting ..........................163
jumping a disabled battery ....138
maintenance-free ....................161
replacement, specifications ...192
servicing ..................................161
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder .................................79
Brakes ........................................102
anti-lock ...........................102±103
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 102
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....150
fluid, refill capacities ..............193
fluid, specifications .........196, 199
lubricant specifications ..196, 199
shift interlock ..........................106
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....193
Child safety restraints ................88
child safety belts ......................88
Child safety seats ........................89
in front seat ..............................91
in rear seat ................................91
tether anchorage hardware .....93
Cleaning your vehicle ...............187
engine compartment ..............189
exterior ....................................188
exterior lamps .........................190
instrument cluster lens ..........191
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................191
plastic parts ............................190
safety belts ..............................191
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................188
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Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................63
Parking brake ............................103
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....192
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................128
Power door locks ........................61
Power steering ..........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....157
fluid, refill capacity ................193
fluid, specifications .........196, 199
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................105
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ................................124, 131
Remote entry system ...........62±63
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................65
replacing the batteries .............64
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............14, 73±77
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ....................73±77
belt minder ...............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..82, 191
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................74±76for children .........................87±88
lap belt ......................................78
warning light
and chime ......................12±13, 79
Safety seats for children ............89
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............73
Seats ............................................66
child safety seats ......................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............144
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................192, 199
Special notice ................................4
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................196, 199
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ..........98, 100
jump starting ..........................138
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................54
T
Tires ...........................131, 167±169
changing ..........................131, 133
checking the pressure ............169
replacing ..........................134, 170
rotating ....................................169
snow tires and chains ............171
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ................................168
Towing .......................................112
recreational towing .................119
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