warning Mercury Villager 1996 s Owner's Guide

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Safety belt buckle placement for child seats
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Using the Automatic Locking Mode
Retractor to Secure a Child Safety Seat
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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 the front passenger seat and rear outer seats. The
automatic locking modemust be usedwhen installing a child
seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear outer
seats.
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RWARNING
Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in
the right front passenger seat.
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Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in
the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform
properly if the wrong mounting location is used.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could increase the
chance of injury in an accident.
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RWARNING
If the anchor bolt(s) is ever removed, the hole(s) in the
floor must be sealed to prevent the possibility of exhaust
fumes entering the passenger compartment.
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Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue
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To attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt:
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Route the tether strap under the headrest and between the
headrest supports.
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Hook the tether strap hook into the large hole at the end of
the tongue of the lap/shoulder belt directly behind the child
seat position.
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Adjust the tether strap length until the hook is about one
foot behind the seatback.
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Pull the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended
and a click is heard. At this time the belt is in automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode).
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Let the retractor wind up the slack from the lap/shoulder
belt. A clicking sound should be heard as the belt retracts,
indicating that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack.
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Safety Belts for Children
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Children who are too large for child safety seats should always
wear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, or
contact its manufacturer, to determine maximum size of a child
that will fit safely in the safety seat.)
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RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
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RWARNING
If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap/shoulder
belts can be positioned so that it does not cross or rest in
front of the child's face or neck, the child should wear
the lap/shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the
center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder
belt fit.
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To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who
have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a
belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all
Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster
seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating
cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of
lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster
should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's
face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both
thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the
way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over
the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the
specific needs of your child with your pediatrician.
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RWARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster with a lap-only
belt.
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RWARNING
The lap belt portion of combination lap/shoulder belts
should always be worn snugly and below the hips,
touching the child's thighs.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position. When the seatback is not fully
upright, there is a greater risk that the child will slide
under the safety belt and be seriously injured in a
collision.
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Built-In Child Seats (If equipped)
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The optional second row bench seat includes two built-in child
seats. These child restraints are to be used only by children
who:
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are at least one year old
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AND
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weigh between 9 and 27 kilograms (20 and 60 pounds)
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AND
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whose shoulders are below the shoulder harness slots
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Children not meeting these requirements should be restrained in
an approved aftermarket child safety seat. Follow the specific
manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions.
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Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle.
It is the law in every state and province. These child seats
conform to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety standards.
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RWARNING
The second row seatback must be fully locked before
operating the child restraint system. Check the position
of the seatback release lever.
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RWARNING
The child seats' metal and plastic parts can become very
hot when left in the sun. These can cause burns to
unprotected skin.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this
child restraint system can result in your child striking the
vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
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How to Use the Built-In Child Seat
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Read the following procedures and all of the labels on the
built-in child seat before using the seat.
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RWARNING
Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion
with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts
could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.
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Hold the tab from the lower outboard side of the child seat
and lower the cushion completely.
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Starting Your Villager
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. They are:
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The ignition positions
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights 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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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it.
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OFF/LOCK allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
and locks the gearshift lever. Removing the key then locks the
steering wheel.
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ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio,
windshield wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without
starting the engine.
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Ignition Key Chime
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The chime will sound if you open the driver's door while the
key is in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle unattended with
the key in the ignition.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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OFF/LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the
key from the ignition. The LOCK feature helps to protect your
vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel and
the gearshift lever when the key is removed.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable
to turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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To remove your key from the ignition:
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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RWARNING
When you leave your vehicle, place the gearshift lever in
P (Park). Set the parking brake fully, and shut off the
engine. Never park your vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your vehicle may move
suddenly and injure someone.
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in
your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as
animals.
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most important thing
to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you
have problems getting your vehicle started. SeeStarting Your
Enginein this chapter for details about when to use the
accelerator while you start your vehicle.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other
enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more
than a short period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding Against Exhaust
Fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, always:
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Make sure you and all your passengers buckle your safety
belts. SeeSafety beltsin the Index for more details.
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Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting.
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Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is set before you turn the key.
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Test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make
sure they work. Refer to theWarning Lights and Gauges
chapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicleat the
beginning of this section.
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Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to ON.
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DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your
engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is
parked.
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Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the
engine starts. Allow the key to return to the ON position
after the engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering
wheel slightly because it may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If the engine does
not start infifteen (15) secondson the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the engine does not
start infive (5) secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.
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