ECU FORD TAURUS 1996 User Guide

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[SR23501(ALL)07/95]
6. Before placing the child in the child seat,
forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and
tug it forward to make sure that the seat is
securely held in place, Figure 7.
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[SR23550(ALL)06/95]
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Checking that the seat is secure
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[SR23601(ALL)11/94]
7. 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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[SR23650(ALL)06/95]
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Checking the retractor
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[SR23701(ALL)05/95]
8. 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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[SR23750(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt 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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[SR25550(ALL)07/95]
Rear Seats
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[SR25600(ALL)07/95]
If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, you can anchor the strap to the
appropriate tether anchor directly behind that
seat position.
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[SR25725(ALL)06/95]
Tether anchorage hardware
[SR25800(ALL)06/95]
Attachment holes (at each rear outboard seating
position) have been provided in your vehicle to
attach anchor hardware, if required. Kits can be
obtained at no charge from any Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR26100(ALL)06/95]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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[SR26500(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
[SR26600(ALL)04/95]
In a station wagon, you simply attach the tether
strap to one of the anchors that are already
installed for you.
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[SR26615(ALL)06/95]
Tether anchorage hardware
[SR26630(ALL)04/95]
All wagons have a tether anchor installed for
each of the second row seating positions.
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50 [SR28000(ALL)12/95]5. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom
of the right half of the chest clip and pull to
separate both halves.
[SR28100(ALL)12/95]
6. Place the child on the child seat and position
the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer
to Figure 5.
[SR28125(ALL)12/95]
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Figure 5: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child
[SR28150(ALL)12/95]
NOTE: Read the following steps carefully to
become familiar with the indicator
windows located on each safety belt
tongue 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.
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9. Pull the shoulder belts out to ensure that the
crotch safety belt buckle is securely fastened
and the retractor is locked. Refer to Figure 8.
[SR28575(ALL)12/95]
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Figure 8: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked
retractor
[SR28600(ALL)12/95]
10. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the
crotch safety belt buckle, allow belts to
retract, then reinsert both belt tongues.
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[SR28650(ALL)08/95]
To remove the child from the built-in child
seat:
[SR28700(ALL)12/95]
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of
the chest clip and pull the halves apart to
open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 7.
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[SR28750(ALL)08/95]
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety
belt buckle.
[SR28800(ALL)12/95]
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's
shoulders and remove the child. Refer back
to Figure 5.
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[ST04350(ALL)05/95]
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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[ST04375(ALL)03/95]
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 warning light.
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[ST04500(ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
[ST06000(ALL)02/95]
Procedures for removing the key from the
ignition will be the same for both the column-
and console-mounted gearshifts.
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[ST06300(ALL)06/95]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[ST06400(ALL)01/95]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
[ST06500(ALL)11/94]
3. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
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[ST06600(ALL)03/95]
4. Remove the key.
[ST07310(ALL)05/95]
If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate
the steering wheel slightly because it may be
binding.
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[ST07520(ALL)05/95]
If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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[ST07525(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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79 [LG07825(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to ON, but should turn off when the engine
starts. If the light does not come on when you
turn the ignition to ON or 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.
[LG07851(ALL)10/95]
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 converter. Avoid heavy
acceleration and have your vehicle serviced at
the first opportunity. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed in.
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[LG07875(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.
[LG07900(ALL)03/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Service Engine
Soon Warning Light may turn on and will then
set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive
warm up cycles without a misfire condition
occurring. A warm up cycle consists of engine
start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
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80 [LG07925(ALL)03/95]On the fourth engine start up, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off as soon
as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary
to have the engine serviced.
[LG07951(ALL)11/94]
Under certain conditions, the Service Engine
Soon light may come on if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. If the Service Engine Soon
light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap
is not properly installed, pull off the road as
soon as it is safely possible and turn off the
engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making
sure it is properly seated.
[LG08001(ALL)02/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Service Engine Soon warning light should turn
off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Low Fuel Light
[LG08015(ALL)12/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. The
ignition must be turned to the ON position for
this light to come on. This light will glow
steadily.
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Low fuel light
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150 [FV23260(ALL)04/95]
one third page art:0001379-AFolding down the rear seatbacks
[FV23275(ALL)05/95]
To raise the seatback:
[FV23325(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback rearward until it is in the
upright position. Push the center of the seat
until you hear it latch.
[FV23330(ALL)05/95]
2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position
by pushing forward and backward on it.
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[FV23360(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Securely latch the seatback in the upright
position to prevent the seatback or objects
from being thrown forward during a
sudden stop or collision.
[FV23375(ALL)11/94]
To lower the rear seatback from the trunk:
[FV23390(ALL)11/94]
1. Move the release lever on the back of the
rear seatback to the OPEN position.
[FV23420(ALL)11/94]
2. Fold the seatback forward.
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161 % [FV37700(ALL)02/95]
Storage compartments
[FV37800(ALL)02/95]
Your wagon comes with a storage compartment
in the floor of the cargo area. An additional
storage compartment is in the rear trim panel on
the right.
[FV38000(ALL)04/95]
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The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
[FV38200(ALL)02/95]
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The net attaches to
anchors that are already in your trunk. Use all
available anchors to restrain the objects or they
will not be secured.
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