User manual MERCURY VILLAGER 1999

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 191 235 241 254 255 152 157 171 2 3 19 110 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1999 Ford Motor Company 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] Clip the tether strap to the seat tether slot bracket at the lower rear portion of the seatback. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly (as shown) the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 144 Seating and safety restraints 6. Refer to the instructions in this section under Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions to secure the child safety seat. 8. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. 145 Seating and safety restraints Third row seat and tether anchorage hardware The tether has to be attached to the anchorage locations on the floor behind the third row seating position (third row seat only) with a tether anchorage hardware kit. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D20) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions. To gain access to the anchoring bolt, cut through the U-shaped tether location outlines on the carpet of the luggage area. Remove the bolt that is currently in the anchor location. 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. To properly use child safety tethers in the 3rd row seat position, REMOVE THE PARCEL SHELF and tether child safety seat to the tether anchor located on the floor behind the 3rd row seat. 146 Seating and safety restraints Third row bench in second row position To attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint supports. Hook the tether strap hook into the large hole at the end of the seat belt tongue of the lap/shoulder belt directly behind the child seat position. 3. Adjust the tether strap length until the hook is about one foot behind the seatback. 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). 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 automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack. Before placing a child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place. Check that the retractor is in automatic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in automatic locking mode. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. [. . . ] In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation. ) · Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. 252 Customer assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio in the United States: Make checks payable to: HELM, INCORPORATED P. O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a. m. EST, for credit card holders only To order the publications in this portfolio in Canada: Make cheques payable to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. [. . . ]