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similar size and weight) head-on at about
28 mph (45 km/h). Because the system senses
the crash severity rather than vehicle speed,
some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 mph
(45 km/h) will not inflate the air bag.
[SR17500(ALL)05/95]
When the sensors activate the system, the air
bags inflate rapidly, filling with non-toxic gas
mixture in a fraction of a second. Immediately
after inflation, the air bags deflate by releasing
the gas mixture through vent holes. The whole
process takes place in a matter of seconds.
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RWARNING
Several air bag system components
get hot after inflation. Do not try to
touch them after inflation.
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Inflated driver-side air bag
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[SR22000(ALL)01/95]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SR22100(ALL)01/95]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
[SR22125(ALL)04/95]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is capable of
providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching
Safety Seats With Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SR22150(ALL)02/95]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position, and make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.
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[SR22400(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a right
front passenger air bag.
REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS
SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN THE
FRONT SEAT, BECAUSE THE
FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY
INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG
COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE
REAR-FACING SEAT AGAINST THE
VEHICLE SEATBACK, OR CENTER
CONSOLE (IF SO EQUIPPED), OR
CENTER ARMRESTS (IF SO
EQUIPPED). ALWAYS PLACE
REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN
THE REAR SEAT. When using
forward-facing child seats in the front
seat, always move the passenger seat
as far back from the instrument panel
as possible. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in injury to the
child.
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Built-In Child Seat (Wagon Ð If equipped)
[SR26950(ALL)04/95]
The second row seat may include an optional
built-in child safety seat on the passenger side.
The child restraint is to be usedonlyby children
who are at least one year old, weigh between 9
and 27 kilograms (20 and 60 pounds) and whose
shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness
slots in the seatback.
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[SR27000(ALL)04/95]
If your child is less than one year old or weighs
less than 9 kilograms (20 pounds),alwaysuse a
rear facing infant or convertible seat because a
child of that size is not sufficiently developed to
withstand crash forces in a front facing position.
Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions
for weight and height restrictions.
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[SR27051(ALL)03/95]
Children must be properly buckled before riding
in the vehicle. It is the law in every state and
province. This child seat conforms to all
Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety
standards.
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[SR27100(ALL)03/95]
Built-in child seat belt retractors
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[SR27150(ALL)04/95]
The belts on the built-in child seat are equipped
with a retractor that locks when both belt
tongues are latched into the crotch safety belt
buckled.
[SR27251(ALL)04/95]
The retractor will automatically snug the belts
around the child. Frequently check the child
seat's lap and shoulder harness belts for correct
placement and tightness. Use the child seat only
if the harness belts will stay snug with a child
buckled in the seat. If belts do not remain snug,
take the vehicle to the dealer for child seat
repair.
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one third page art:0001453-BFigure 3: Opening the built-in child seat
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4. Read the information and warnings on the
child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt.
Refer to Figure 4. Check the child's size,
weight and age to be sure the child is not
too small or too large for the child seat.
[SR27900(ALL)03/95]
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Figure 4: Child seat information and warnings
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5. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom
of the right half of the chest clip and pull to
separate both halves.
[SR28100(ALL)04/95]
6. Place the child on the child seat and position
the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer
to Figure 5.
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The Storage Area
[FV37300(ALL)10/90]
Loading the vehicle
[FV37400(ALL)10/90]
When you load the back of your vehicle, put the
load as far forward in the compartment as
possible. This will help distribute the weight
more evenly between the front and rear axles.
[FV37700(ALL)02/95]
Storage compartments
[FV37800(ALL)02/95]
Your wagon comes with a storage compartment
in the floor of the cargo area. An additional
storage compartment is in the rear trim panel on
the right.
[FV38000(ALL)04/95]
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The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon
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162 [FV38150(ALL)04/95]Cargo Net (If equipped)
[FV38200(ALL)02/95]
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The net attaches to
anchors that are already in your trunk. Use all
available anchors to restrain the objects or they
will not be secured.
[FV38300(ALL)05/91]
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The cargo net for the wagon
[FV38400(ALL)04/95]
Do not put more than 50 pounds (22 kg) in the
net. Any ropes or cords that you use must be as
strong as the cargo net or strong enough to
restrain a 50-pound (22 kg) object.
[FV38450(ALL)04/95]
This net is not designed to retain objects
during an accident.
[FV38500(ALL)11/94]
Cargo Cover (If equipped)
[FV38600(ALL)01/89]
You can conceal luggage or cargo in the back of
your wagon with the cargo cover.
[FV38700(ALL)01/89]
To cover the back compartment:
[FV38800(ALL)02/95]
1. Fasten the cover into the molded pockets in
the trim panel. Make sure the cover is right
side up, so it unrolls from the top.
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2. Pull the end of the cover toward you and
hook it into the rear molded pockets in the
side trim panels in the rear, inserting the
right side first.
[FV39000(ALL)04/95]
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The cargo cover
[FV39200(ALL)11/94]
Luggage Rack
[FV39300(ALL)02/95]
You can move the rear luggage crossbar on top
of the vehicle to fit the item you need to carry.
The front crossbar does not move.
[FV39400(ALL)10/90]
To adjust the luggage rack:
[FV39500(ALL)02/95]
1. Load your luggage close to the front
crossbar. Do not carry more than 100 pounds
(45 kg) or cause the vehicle to exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which
is shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
[FV39600(ALL)02/95]
2. Loosen the adjusting levers on the rear
crossbar by pushing them toward the center
of the vehicle.
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166 [FV40800(ALL)11/94]The Third Seat
[FV40900(ALL)04/95]
The third seat faces the back of the wagon. For
height and weight limits, see the label on the
seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back
part of your wagon has a flat surface for
carrying cargo.
[FV41000(ALL)03/92]
To open up the seat:
[FV41100(ALL)04/95]
1. Unlock the floor panel with the key.
[FV41200(ALL)11/94]
2. Use the handle to fold the floor panel
toward the front of the car.
[FV41250(ALL)04/95]
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Opening the third seat in the rear of the wagon
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[DR21000(ALL)03/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[DR21200(ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR21300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR21400(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR21500(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR21600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR21700(ALL)01/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[DR21800(ALL)01/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
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[DR21900(ALL)01/95]
The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limit than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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[DR22000(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified
on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label is exceeded, your
vehicle may be damaged or you may
lose control and injure someone.
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[DR22005(ALL)01/95]
Limiting Your Vehicle's Load
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[DR22010(ALL)01/95]
The load that you add to your vehicle must not
exceed the maximum load stated on the Safety
Compliance Certification Decal attached to the
left front door pillar.
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[DR22015(ALL)01/95]
To figure the weight of your vehicle's load, add
the weights of:
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[DR22020(ALL)01/95]
q
the driver and passengers
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[DR22025(ALL)01/95]
q
luggage and any other items that you put in
your vehicle
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[DR22030(ALL)01/95]
q
the tongue load of the loaded trailer
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[DR22035(ALL)01/95]
q
the weight of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle since it was delivered
to your dealer
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[DR22040(ALL)01/95]
If you do not know the actual weights of these
items, use the following procedure to figure the
weight of a load:
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[DR22045(ALL)01/95]
1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver,
passengers and luggage. You might take
your vehicle to a shipping company or an
inspection station for trucks.
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