belt LINCOLN MARK VIII 1997 User Guide

1563. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 2. Be
sure that the belt webbing is not twisted.
Routing the lap/shoulder belt
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for that seating position until you hear and feel
the latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure
tongue is latched securely to buckle by pulling
on tongue.
Buckling the belt.
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1585. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until all of the belt is extracted and
a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in
the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). See Figure 4.
NOTE:The dual locking mode retractor must be in
the automatic locking mode to properly restrain a
child seat.
Setting the retractor to automatic locking
mode
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6. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will
be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull
on the lap belt portion across the child seat
towards the buckle and continue to pull up on
the shoulder belt portion while pushing down
on the child seat allowing the shoulder belt to
retract to remove any slack in the seat belt. See
Figures 5 and 6.
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Checking that the seat is secure
8. 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. See Figure 8.
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162Checking the retractor
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through
8.
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.Attaching Safety Seats With Tether
StrapsSome manufacturers make safety seats that include
a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle
seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other
manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat
for information about ordering a tether strap.
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214DO NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT EQUIPMENT.
Ford Motor Company has not developed or
approved a T-hook sling-type procedure. Use wheel
lift or flatbed equipment. When towing your Mark
VIII with wheel lift equipment, be sure dollies are
in place under the trailing wheels if the air
suspension is deflated to prevent damage to the air
deflector.
Rear towing
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what
kind of vehicle you have. A towing manual is
available from Ford Motor Company for all
authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow
truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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concentration in your vehicle is such that the
coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in
which you drive during winter months. Never
increase the engine coolant concentration above
60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme
climates.
Proper procedures for a complete coolant drain and
flush of the cooling system can be found in theCar
Service Manual.Following these recommended
procedures will ensure that the specified coolant
level and a 50/50 or appropriate mixture of coolant
and water is maintained.Engine Coolant Refill ProcedureWhen the entire cooling system is drained and
refilled, the following procedure should be used to
ensure a complete fill:
NOTE:It is imperative the following procedure be
adhered to. Failure to do so could result in damage
to your engine.
q
Remove coolant reservoir pressure cap.
q
Remove the engine coolant outlet tube fill plug
on the engine.
q
With the engine off and cool, add a 50/50
mixture of recommended cooling system fluid
and water to the coolant outlet tube fill neck
until the reservoir is full.
NOTE:DO NOT FILL COOLANT SYSTEM
THROUGH COOLANT RESERVOIR. COOLANT
WILL NOT ENTER ENGINE, WHICH CAN LEAD
TO ENGINE DAMAGE.
NOTE:Avoid spilling coolant on the front end
accessory drive belt, as this will allow the belt to
slip and become noisy.
q
Reinstall the pressure cap to the coolant
reservoir.
q
Continue filling at the engine coolant tube fill
neck slowly while allowing air to escape.
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