warning FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Service Manual

94 [SR20320(ALL)08/95]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.
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1. Slide hand under the flap and pull down the
top portion of the child seat. See Figure 3.
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NOTE: The child seat cannot be opened unless
the seatback is latched in the upright
position.
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Figure 3: Unfolding built-in child seat
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2. Release the cushion retention clip. See
Figure 4.
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Figure 4: Location of cushion retention clip and
warning/instruction labels
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3. Lower the child seat cushion. If the child
seat cannot be opened, return to the dealer
for repair.
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4. Read the information and warnings on the
top half of the child seat flap and shoulder
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.
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7. Place the child on the child seat and position
the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer
to Figure 6.
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Figure 6: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child
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NOTE: Read the following steps carefully to
become familiar with the indicator
windows located on the crotch safety
belt buckle and the chest clip. When
either of the tongues or the chest clip
is unbuckled, the color red appears in
the window. When the tongues or
chest clip are securely buckled, the
color green appears. See Figures 7
and 9.
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8. Insert the left safety belt tongue into the
single opening of the crotch safety belt
buckle as shown in Figure 6, then insert the
right tongue as shown in Figure 7. The
indicator window on each tongue must
appear green when buckled.
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RWARNING
If both tongues do not latch in the buckle,
do not use the child seat. See your dealer
for repairs.
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one third page art:0070156-EFigure 11: Stowing the built-in child seat
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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. 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. 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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Built-in child seat maintenance
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Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not
function properly.
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Starting Your Escort
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Your vehicle may have one of the following lock
cylinders depending on when it was built:
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The ignition lock cylinders
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LOCK locks the steering wheel when the key is
removed. It also locks the console-mounted
gearshift on vehicles with automatic transaxles.
To turn the key to this position on an automatic
transaxle vehicle, the shift control lever must be
in P (Park).
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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted manual transaxle
gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set
and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and
injure someone.
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106 [ST03615(ALL)08/95]The automatic transaxle console-mounted
gearshift will lock only when you turn the key
to LOCK. When the gearshift is in any gear
position but P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or be removed from the
steering column.
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If you have a manual transaxle, you must push
the key in while turning to the LOCK position
in order to remove the key.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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OFF (if equipped) allows you to shut off the
engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
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ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. (The brake system warning light will
remain lit if the parking brake is set or if there
is a problem with the brake system.) The key
returns to the ON position once the engine is
started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake system warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition vary, depending on whether your
vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:
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1. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to
ACC. Push the key in while turning to
LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to
people as well as animals.
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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If you have an automatic transaxle, your
vehicle has a special shift-lock safety feature.
It prevents you from moving the gearshift
lever out of the P (Park) position unless the
ignition is in the ON position and your foot
is on the brake. To move the gearshift lever,
you must also depress the thumb button.
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If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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4. Before you start your vehicle, you should
check the warning lights on the instrument
panel to make sure that they work. Refer to
theWarning Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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Using the Engine Block Heater
(If equipped)
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Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
S20ÊF (S29ÊC) orbelow consistently during the
winter months. An engine block heater warms
the engine coolant, which improves starting,
warms up the engine faster, and allows the
heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a
grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that
you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a
ground fault circuit interrupter.
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RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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