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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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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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[SS02501(ALL)05/96]
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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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Never drive or ride with a twisted or
jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist
or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest
qualified technician immediately.
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Dual locking mode retractors operate in two
ways:
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Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
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In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will allow the occupant freedom of
movement, locking tight only on hard braking,
hard cornering or impacts of approximately
5 mph (8 km/h) or more. The retractor can also
be made to lock by pulling the belt out quickly.
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Automatic locking mode
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In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and will
remain locked when the combination
lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not
allow the occupant freedom of movement. This
mode provides the following:
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A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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Child safety seat installation.
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[SS04300(ALL)01/96]
This modemust be usedwhen installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
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To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode,
perform the following steps:
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1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and, when allowed to retract, a
clicking sound is heard. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
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NOTE: For additional important safety
information on the proper use of seat
belts, child seats, and infant seats,
please read the entire Safety Restraints
chapter in this owner guide.
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How Does the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System Work?
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is
designed to activate when the vehicle sustains
sufficient longitudinal (lengthwise) deceleration
that is equal to or greater than hitting an
immovable barrier head on at a range of about
8-14 mph (13-23 km/h). The fact that the air
bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the forces were not of the type
sufficient to cause activation.
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If the vehicle is in a moderate or severe frontal
collision, the system is activated and the air bags
inflate rapidly. After the air bag inflates, it will
quickly deflate. After the air bag deployment,
you may notice a smoke-like, powdery residue
or smell the burnt propellant. This is normal.
The residue may consist of cornstarch or talcum
powder (which is used to lubricate the air bag)
or sodium compounds, such as sodium
carbonates (e.g. baking soda) that result from the
combustion process that inflates the air bag.
Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be
present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but
none of the residue is toxic. The Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System will reduce, but
not eliminate all injuries in an accident.
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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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Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag
Equipped Vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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Safety Restraints for Children
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In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law
to use safety restraints for children. If small
children ride in your vehicle Ð this generally
includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or
less Ð you must put them in safety seats that
are made specially for children. Safety belts
alone do not provide maximum protection for
these children. Check your local and state laws
for specific requirements.
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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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RWARNING
To prevent the risk of injury, make sure
children sit where they can be properly
restrained.
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All child restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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RWARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety
seat, the child occupying the seat may be
injured during a collision or sudden stop.
An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.
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RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.
[SS25601(ALL)01/96]
Installing Child Safety Seats in
the Front Seat and Rear Outboard
Seating Positions
[SS25650(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the
right front seat passenger and rear outboard
passengers.
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If you choose to install a child safety seat or
infant carrier in these seating positions:
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1. Position the child seat on the seat of the
vehicle. In the front seat, adjust the vehicle
seat as far rearward as possible.
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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt, then grasp
the shoulder belt and lap belt together. See
Figure 1.
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4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). See
Figure 4.
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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
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5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be
heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Push down on the child seat while you pull
up on the belt to remove any slack in the
belt. See Figures 5 and 6.
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Built-In Child Seat (If equipped)
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The second row bench seat may include an
optional built-in child safety seat. This child
restraint is to be usedonlyby children who are
at least one year old, weigh between 22 and 60
pounds (10 and 27 kilograms) and whose
shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness
slots in the seatbacks with the headrest in the
full up position.
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If your child is less than one year old or weighs
less than 10 kilograms (22 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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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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Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts
provided with this child seat snugly around
your child.
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow all of the instructions on
the use of this child restraint system can
result in your child striking the vehicle's
interior during a sudden stop or crash.
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How to use the Built-In Child Seat
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Read the following procedures and all of the
labels on the Built-In Child Seat before using the
seat.
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RWARNING
Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a
booster cushion with the adult safety
belts. A child using the adult belts could
slide forward and out from under the
safety belts.
[SS30140(ALL)01/96]
1. Pull the headrest release strap and grasp the
headrest as shown in Figure 1. Then release
the strap and rotate the headrest fully until
the latch ªclicksº in the full up position.
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Figure 1
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2. Continue to unfold the child seat until it
rests on the seat as shown in Figure 2.
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To stow the built-in child seat:
[SS30430(ALL)01/96]
1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position and lift the protector flap toward
the headrest.
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2. Fasten the snaps securely.
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3. Pull on the headrest release strap and rotate
the headrest downward until it latches
against the child seat cushion.
[SS30460(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always fasten the protector flap snaps
when stowing your child seats to prevent
the child seat cushion from rotating
forward in a collision.
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The seat can now be used by an adult.
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Inspection after a collision
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RWARNING
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware should
be inspected by a qualified dealer
technician after any collision.
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If the child seat was in use during a collision,
Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the
collision was minor and a qualified technician
finds that the child restraints do not show
damage and continue to operate properly, they
do not need to be replaced. If there is any
bending of the vehicle seatback or seat structure,
it should also be replaced. Built-in child seats
not in use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
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338 Index
Charging system gauge.......... 15
Charging system warning light....... 13
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat........... 141
child safety belts........... 150
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 130
attaching with tether straps...... 139
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 112, 130
built-in child seat........... 141
in front seat............. 130
in rear outboard seat......... 130
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 139
Chime
headlamps on.............. 14
key in ignition............. 14
safety belt............... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 209
see also fuses............. 200
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat........... 283
CD player and discs........... 32
chrome and aluminum parts...... 280
engine compartment.......... 281
exterior............... 280
exterior lamps............ 281
fabric................ 282
headlamps.............. 281
instrument panel......... 61,281
instrument panel lens......... 282
interior................ 282
interior lamps............. 282
mirrors................. 91
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