tow FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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RWARNING
Front and rear seat occupants, including
pregnant women, should wear safety belts
for optimum protection in an accident.
[SR03185(BEF )05/95]
Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles
and tongues toward the center of the vehicle
may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat
cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible.
[SR03190(BEF )05/95]
While you are fastened in the seat belt, the
combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to
your movement. However, if you brake hard,
turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact
of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and
shoulder belt will become locked and help
reduce your forward movement.
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All Three Passenger Bench/Bed Seat or
Captain's Chair
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[SR04400( E )12/91]
In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, some rear safety belts have a
detachable anchor mounted to the outboard side
of the rear seats. This should remain attached,
except when removing the rear seats.
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[SR04500( E )11/93]
The second row passenger side outboard seating
position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo
door to stow the shoulder safety belt when
entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not
being used.
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[SR04525( E )11/93]
NOTE: When the belt is stowed using the
hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as
an assist when entering the vehicle.
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Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt
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three fourths page art:0020784-CLocation of the stowage hook caution label on safety belt
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20 [SR05200( E )02/95]Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the
tongue end of the detachable anchor must be
correctly stowed. See the following illustrations.
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Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
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Rear seat shoulder safety belt Ð stowage (with seat
removed)
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[SR05600( E )06/95]
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.
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24 [SR08650(BEF )05/95]2. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to
its stowed position. If you do not guide the
tongue, it may strike you or part of the
vehicle.
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[SR08800(BEF )03/95]
How to Untwist or Unjam a Safety Belt
Retractor
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[SR08900(BEF )03/95]
If you should jam the lap belt retractor by
allowing the belt to retract when it is twisted,
you can free the webbing with this procedure:
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[SR09000(BEF )06/95]
1. Pull on the belt with both hands to tighten it
on the retractor spool.
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2. Feed the belt back into the retractor until it
is completely retracted. Repeat previous step
if necessary.
[SR09200(BEF )02/95]
3. Pull the belt out of the retractor as far as it
will go and untwist the belt or remove the
object that is jamming the belt. Let the belt
retract.
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[SR09300(BEF )03/95]
4. Then, pull the belt out and let it retract
several times to make sure that the belt
works properly.
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8. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode,
Figure 8.
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[SR16420(BEF )06/95]
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Checking the retractor
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[SR16425(BEF )06/95]
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
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[SR16430(BEF )06/95]
To remove the retractor from automatic lock
mode, allow webbing to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will
automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive
locking mode for normal adult usage.
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one third page art:0020988-AFuel pump shut-off switch location Ð Commercial stripped
chassis vehicles
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[ST08260( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ST08270( ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ST08280( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST08290( ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST08300( ALL)03/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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[ST08310(BEF )03/95]
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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[ST08330( ALL)03/95]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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[LG04575( ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[LG04600( ALL)05/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04625( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04650( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[LG06325( E )04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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[LG06335( E )04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition
switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon
as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily.
Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the
light goes out. This indicates that the alarm
system is armed.
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[LG06345( E )04/95]
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light
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[LG06400( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG06700( ALL)11/89]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG06701( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG06750( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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