FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Workshop Manual

Safety Restraints
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[SR15240( X)08/94]12.
When properly used, the child safety seat should look like
Figure 14.
[SR15245( X)05/95]
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Figure 14: Built-in child seat properly being used
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Built-In Child Seat Belt Retractors
[SR15247( X)10/94]
The belts on the Built-In Child Seat are equipped with a dual
locking mode retractor. The child seat belts can be used with
the retractor in either the emergency locking mode or the
automatic mode. In the emergency locking mode, the retractor
allows freedom of movement, locking only on hard braking,
hard cornering, or collisions. In the automatic locking mode, the
retractor will remain locked and does not allow the child
freedom of movement.
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[SR15248( X)06/95]
The retractor will switch from the emergency locking mode to
the automatic locking mode when the shoulder belts are pulled
all the way out. The retractor will switch back to emergency
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belts retract completely.
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[SR15249( X)04/95]
The automatic locking mode must be used to hold small
children in position, particularly sleeping children and those
who may try to squirm out of the belts. The emergency locking
mode is also used while buckling the belts.
[SR15250( X)10/94]
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 when belts are placed into the
lock mode with a child in the seat. If not, take the child seat to
the dealer for repair.
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[SR15251( X)12/95]
Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts provided with
this child seat snugly around your child.
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[SR15252( X)08/95]
RWARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
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[SR15253( X)08/95]
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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[SR15254( X)08/95]
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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[SR15257( X)08/95]
To remove the child from the built-in child seat:
[SR15258( X)10/94]1.
Open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 9.
[SR15260( X)08/94]2.
Press release button on the crotch safety buckle. Refer back
to Figure 8.
[SR15265( X)08/94]3.
Slide the shoulder safety belts off the child's shoulders and
remove the child from the seat. Refer to Figure 6.
[SR15270( X)01/95]
To fold up the built-in child safety seat:
[SR15271( X)06/95]
Make sure belts have fully retracted to the stowed position
before stowing the child safety seat.
[SR15273( X)02/96]
NOTE: The seatback cannot be folded down unless the child
safety seat is fully stowed.
[SR15275( X)08/94]1.
Fold the protector flap over the child's seat cushion. Refer to
Figure 5.
[SR15280( X)08/94]2.
Rotate the child seat cushion upward, securing both velcro
straps. Refer to Figure 4.
[SR15285( X)08/94]3.
Slide the head restraint down until it is flush with the top of
the adult seatback. Refer to Figure 4.
[SR15290( X)09/95]
NOTE: When the child's safety seat is not in use, it may be
folded up so that an adult may use the vehicle's rear
seat. Refer to Figure 1.
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[SR15295( X)08/95]
Inspection after a collision
[SR15297( X)10/94]
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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[SR15300( X)08/95]
Cleaning
[SR15302( X)01/95]
Your built-in child seat may be cleaned with mild soap and
water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the
webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the
liner is made to be machine washable and air dried (do not use
heat).
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[SR15305( X)08/95]
Built-in child seat maintenance
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[SR15307( X)05/95]
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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[SR15900(ALL)01/95]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SR16000(ALL)05/95]
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.
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[SR16015(ALL)08/95]
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
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Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SR16025(ALL)08/95]
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. For a shoulder/lap
belt combination with a sliding tongue, make sure the retractor
is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SR16090(ALL)07/95]
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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[SR16100(ALL)06/95]
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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[SR16140( X)06/95]
Children weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) should use child or
infant seats. Forward facing child seats must have the passenger
seat moved as far back from the instrument panel as possible.
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[SR16150( X)05/95]
RWARNING
REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD NEVER BE
USED IN THE FRONT SEAT. REAR-FACING INFANT
SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED IN THE REAR
SEAT. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury.
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[SR16200(ALL)02/96]
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.
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[SR16250(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Seatbacks should be upright for use with child safety
seats.
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[SR16275(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Always keep the buckle release button pointing upward
and away from the child seat, with the tongue between
the child seat and the release button as shown in the
following illustration.
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[SR16290( X)02/96]
Safety Seats for Children
[SR16300( X)02/96]
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 a safety seat.
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[SR16310(ALL)02/96]
When possible, put children in the rear seat of your vehicle.
Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating
positions.
[SR16320( X)02/96]
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 see your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
[SR16330( X)02/93]
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.
[SR16340( X)02/96]
Children weighing less than 40 lb. (18 kg) should use child or
infant seats. Forward facing child seats must have the passenger
seat moved as far back from the instrument panel as possible.
[SR16350( X)02/96]
RWARNING
REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD NEVER BE
PLACED IN THE FRONT SEAT. REAR-FACING
INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED IN THE
REAR SEAT. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury.
[SR16360( X)02/96]
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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[SR16370( X)02/96]
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.
[SR16380( X)02/09]
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.
[SR16390( X)02/96]
RWARNING
Always keep the buckle release button pointing upward
and away from the child seat, with the tongue button
between the child seat and the release button as shown
in the following illustration.
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[SR16400( X)02/96]
Installing Safety Seats in Combination Lap and
Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
[SR16410( X)02/96]1.
Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination
lap and shoulder belt.
[SR16420( X)02/96]
If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
[SR16430( X)02/96]2.
Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder
belt and lap belt together.
[SR16440( X)02/96]
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Pulling out belt webbing
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[SR16450( X)02/96]
While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together,
route the tongue through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt
webbing is not twisted.
[SR16460( X)02/96]
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Routing the lap/shoulder belt
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