LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 Owners Manual

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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists
of:q
driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
q
one or more impact and safing sensors,
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a system diagnostic module,
q
a readiness light and tone,
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and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,
the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness
light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
Determining if System Is OperationalThe Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a
readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition
of the system. The readiness light is in the
instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition key
to ON, this light will illuminate for approximatelysix (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates
that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Routine maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
A problem with the system is indicated by one or
more of the following:
q
the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
q
the readiness light will not light immediately
after ignition is turned on,
q
a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone
pattern will repeat periodically until the problem
and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently,
have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer
immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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3. 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.
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Routing the lap/shoulder belt
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.
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146Buckling the belt.
5. 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.
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