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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Ignition lock cylinder
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
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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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To remove the key if you have a manual
transaxle, push the key in while turning it to the
LOCK position.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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ACC (Accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories 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 key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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Doors
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The inside of the door
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If you close the door with the lock button
depressed, the door will remain locked.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are below the inside
door handles on each door. When you close the
doors after you set the door locks, the doors
remain locked. If the power mechanism ever
fails, the manual door locks will override the
power controls.
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power locks
have a safety feature which allows you
to unlock one or both front doors from
either door key lock cylinder. To
unlock the driver's or passenger door
only, insert the key in the door lock
cylinder and turn to the left
(counterclockwise) to the first position.
To unlock the other door at the same
time, simply continue turning the key
to the left to the second position. Both
doors are locked by turning the key to
the right (clockwise).
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Power locks on the driver's door
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates
both windows.
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To use your power windows, your ignition
switch must be placed in the ON position. Press
the recessed end of the power window switch to
lower a window, press the raised end of the
switch to raise a window.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a ªone
touch downº feature. This feature
allows the driver to fully open the
driver's window by firmly pressing the
switch and then releasing. The switch
will release when the window has
fully opened.
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86 [CF50300(ALL)01/96]By pressing the UNLOCK button on the
transmitter once, you can unlock the driver side
door. Pressing the UNLOCK button a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the
driver's door will unlock the other doors.
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You can lock all your vehicle doors by pressing
the LOCK button. If you press the LOCK button
a second time within five (5) seconds, the horn
will sound briefly to verify that the doors have
been locked.
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When the PANIC button is pressed, the horn
will sound and the hazard warning lamps will
flash. This will continue for up to approximately
two minutes and 45 seconds unless it is turned
off by pressing the PANIC button a second time.
The panic mode can also be cancelled by turning
the ignition key to ON or ACC.
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Up to four transmitters can be programmed for
your vehicle. Your vehicle comes with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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Remote keyless entry transmitter
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To lower the rear seatback:
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To raise the seatback, lift the seatback rearward
until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked
in position by pushing it forward and backward.
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Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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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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Lock the doors of your vehicle before
driving to lessen the risk of the door
coming open in a collision.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder
Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, 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/shoulder belt locks
and helps reduce your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the driver or passenger
seat to the position that suits you best.
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Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt
is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert
the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
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102 [SS06100(ALL)02/96]Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractors
(Dual Locking Modes)
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Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for
passengers.
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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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RWARNING
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers
should never be placed in the front seats.
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This modemust be usedwhen installing a child
seat. 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. Pull on the belt until all of the stored belt is
out of the retractor and a click is heard.
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3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract. This
indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
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NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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A safety belt that is too short even when fully
extended can be lengthened. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a
safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt
extensions are available at no cost from your
dealer.
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Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
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Safety Seats for Children
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Use a safety belt 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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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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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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When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. Never
secure rear-facing child seats or infant
carriers in the front seat.
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The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air
bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat
against the vehicle seatback, armrests or console.
Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured
in the rear seat.
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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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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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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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Installing Child Safety Seats
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Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The
automatic locking modemust be usedwhen
installing a child seat or infant carrier in the
front passenger seat or rear seats.
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RWARNING
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers
should never be placed in the front seats.
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