warning FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Manual PDF

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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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[FV14025(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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[FV14050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,
children should always ride with the seatback upright.
[FV14075(ALL)02/96]
Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
[FV14085(ALL)02/96]
This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
[FV14090(ALL)02/96]
To operate the tip slide seat:
[FV14095(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback tilts forward and the tip slide
seat latch mechanism is released.
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Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
locked position.
[FV14135(ALL)02/96]
NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position,
you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop
pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The
seatback will only return to its original position after
the seat is safely latched.
[FV14140(ALL)02/96]
Your Windstar tip slide seat has been equipped with a lock-out
safety feature which prevents the seatback from returning to its
original position until the seat pedestal latches in the tracks. If
the seat has not latched check under the seat and in the rear
tracks for possible obstructions.
[FV14145(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE TIP SLIDE
SEAT UNLATCHED.
[FV14150(ALL)02/96]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV14155(ALL)02/96]1.
Find the adjustment bar underneath the front part of the
seat.
[FV14160(ALL)02/96]2.
Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
[FV14205(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback in an upright position
with the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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Using the power seats (if equipped)
[FV14240(ALL)11/93]
If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in
several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the
driver's seat.
[FV14260(ALL)11/93]
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The power controls on the driver's seat
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Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
[FV15320(ALL)02/95]
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2nd row seat (bed position)
[FV15340(ALL)02/95]
3rd row seat
[FV15360(ALL)02/95]
To convert the seat to a bed:
[FV15380(ALL)02/95]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull down on the release lever
located on the right-hand side of the seat, and at the same
time pull the seatback rearward.
[FV15400(ALL)02/95]2.
Push down at the top of the seatback until it latches.
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3rd row seat (seat position)
[FV15440(ALL)02/95]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[FV15460(ALL)02/95]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and
at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to
the full upright and locked position.
[FV15480(ALL)02/95]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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[FV15500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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To install the second row bucket seats:
[FV16400(ALL)11/93]1.
Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
[FV16500(ALL)11/93]2.
Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
[FV16601(ALL)11/93]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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[FV16800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched securely in position.
Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat latch
while the vehicle is in motion.
[FV16900(ALL)12/93]
Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
[FV17000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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[FV17100(ALL)03/91]
To remove seat assembly:
[FV17780(ALL)08/94]1.
(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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Be careful that the latches are not damaged when the seats are
stored.
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[FV18300(ALL)05/89]
To install the seat assembly:
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[FV18400(ALL)10/90]1.
Clear the area of debris around the seat floor attachments.
[FV18500(ALL)03/94]2.
With the seatback in a folded and latched position (except
for bench seats equipped with built-in child safety seat),
place the seat assembly in your vehicle. Tip the seat
assembly forward and engage the front seat hooks onto the
forward attachment pins in the floor wells.
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[FV18600(ALL)10/90]3.
Rotate the seat downward and engage the latch into the rear
floor attachment. Lifting of the latch handles is not required
for installation.
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[FV18700(ALL)10/90]4.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
[FV18800(ALL)12/93]5.
(Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety
belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist,
then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
[FV18820(ALL)03/94]6.
To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle.
A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat
only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback
upward until the latch re-engages.
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[FV18850(ALL)05/95]
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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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[FV19500(ALL)06/94]
RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
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[FV19600(ALL)05/93]
RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the latch hooks are
securely locked around the floor pins.
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[FV19700(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
[FV19900(ALL)04/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather
cleaner of a mild soap.
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[FV20000(ALL)04/95]
Fabric
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[FV20100(ALL)04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
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[FV20200(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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The front seat cupholders
[FV30800(ALL)06/94]
Your vehicle also has rear seat cupholders built into the side
panels.
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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Mirrors
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[FV31100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not allow anything to block your
vision. If you can't see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure yourself or others.
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[FV31600(ALL)01/93]
Side View Mirrors
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[FV31700(ALL)01/93]
Close your door and adjust the driver's seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
[FV31800(ALL)11/93]
If you have manually adjusting side view mirrors, you can
adjust them in any direction by moving the mirror glass. The
mirror heads should be folded rearward to prevent damage
when using an automatic car wash.
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The illuminated mirror on the sun visor
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
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[FV34500(ALL)01/93]
The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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[FV34600(ALL)01/93]
To install the cargo net:
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[FV34700(ALL)01/93]
Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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[FV34800(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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[FV34900(ALL)01/93]
To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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