Owner's Manual
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... not buckled when the ignition is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off. All of these indicators means. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the light is on or the chime is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and... chime will sound for 4 to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on the standard cluster. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your vehicle. Standard Cluster The following sections detail what each of the...
... not buckled when the ignition is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off. All of these indicators means. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the light is on or the chime is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and... chime will sound for 4 to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on the standard cluster. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your vehicle. Standard Cluster The following sections detail what each of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
6 Manual Seats Manual seat adjustment RWARNING Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. RWARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 84
6 Manual Seats Manual seat adjustment RWARNING Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. RWARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 84
Owner's Manual
Page 88
... most states and in case of objects that the seat and seatback are straight forward 87 Safety belts provide best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the outside of the front seat base Important Safety... Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in Canada the law requires their use. Never attempt...
... most states and in case of objects that the seat and seatback are straight forward 87 Safety belts provide best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the outside of the front seat base Important Safety... Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in Canada the law requires their use. Never attempt...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... fasten your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to properly use a single belt for children. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should always ride with your safety belt, a warning light may sound. RWARNING ...fully upright position. 88 RWARNING Each seating position in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for more than one tongue that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is made up...
... fasten your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to properly use a single belt for children. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should always ride with your safety belt, a warning light may sound. RWARNING ...fully upright position. 88 RWARNING Each seating position in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for more than one tongue that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is made up...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle is securely fastened to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle before driving to the buckle by pulling on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Insert the... the twist. If it latch. Make sure the tongue is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to the position that the shoulder portion of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your movement. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a ...
...RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle is securely fastened to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle before driving to the buckle by pulling on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Insert the... the twist. If it latch. Make sure the tongue is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to the position that the shoulder portion of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your movement. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
6 Fastening the front seat lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. 90 To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter.
6 Fastening the front seat lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. 90 To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter.
Owner's Manual
Page 92
... sound will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the lap/shoulder belt. This retractor can be switched from the emergency locking mode to retract. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the... locking mode This mode must be placed in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). 3. The retractor modes function as the belt retracts. Allow the belt to the automatic locking mode, perform the following steps: RWARNING Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be used when installing...
... sound will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the lap/shoulder belt. This retractor can be switched from the emergency locking mode to retract. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the... locking mode This mode must be placed in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). 3. The retractor modes function as the belt retracts. Allow the belt to the automatic locking mode, perform the following steps: RWARNING Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be used when installing...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... in the lap belt. To adjust the belt down, push the release button (see figures 1 and 2). 6 4. To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up on the shoulder belt to push the release button.) Figure 1 - The shoulder belt height adjuster 92 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver ...and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) ...
... in the lap belt. To adjust the belt down, push the release button (see figures 1 and 2). 6 4. To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up on the shoulder belt to push the release button.) Figure 1 - The shoulder belt height adjuster 92 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver ...and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) ...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
... must adjust it lock. Make sure the buckle is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision. Lap Belts The lap belt in one of the four positions. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting the shoulder belt height Make sure the adjuster is firmly in the center of the rear seat does not adjust... automatically. The belt should be adjusted up or down until you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your shoulder each time you hear a snap and feel it to fit snugly and...
... must adjust it lock. Make sure the buckle is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision. Lap Belts The lap belt in one of the four positions. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting the shoulder belt height Make sure the adjuster is firmly in the center of the rear seat does not adjust... automatically. The belt should be adjusted up or down until you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your shoulder each time you hear a snap and feel it to fit snugly and...
Owner's Manual
Page 95
... too short even when it reaches the buckle. Also, use extension to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at the end of the shoulder belt across the torso. 94 To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the loose end of the buckle. You can add ...extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from the buckle. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at a right angle to unlatch from your lap until the belt fits snugly. 6 If you when fully extended...
... too short even when it reaches the buckle. Also, use extension to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at the end of the shoulder belt across the torso. 94 To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the loose end of the buckle. You can add ...extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from the buckle. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at a right angle to unlatch from your lap until the belt fits snugly. 6 If you when fully extended...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
...'s front seat safety belts. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. RWARNING Whenever the orange portion of the label is visible, the safety belt must be replaced. Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to be...damage or improper operation is noted. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use , the safety belt buckle will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. Safety belt assemblies not in a collision be ...
...'s front seat safety belts. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. RWARNING Whenever the orange portion of the label is visible, the safety belt must be replaced. Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to be...damage or improper operation is noted. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use , the safety belt buckle will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. Safety belt assemblies not in a collision be ...
Owner's Manual
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6 The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Important Air Bag Precautions Your vehicle is primarily designed to help protect you and your right front seat passenger in the event of a collision. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is equipped with a supplemental restraint system designed to work with the safety belts to reduce certain upper body injuries. 96
6 The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Important Air Bag Precautions Your vehicle is primarily designed to help protect you and your right front seat passenger in the event of a collision. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is equipped with a supplemental restraint system designed to work with the safety belts to reduce certain upper body injuries. 96
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...with an inflating air bag. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount... the center front seating position. Failure to do so may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Position your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING The right front passenger air bag is as far back from the steering wheel as possible but still allows you...
...with an inflating air bag. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount... the center front seating position. Failure to do so may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Position your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING The right front passenger air bag is as far back from the steering wheel as possible but still allows you...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
...is in a collision similar to lubricate the air bag) or sodium compounds, such as sodium carbonates (e.g. RWARNING Children should always wear their safety belts. The residue may notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is designed to activate... in a moderate or severe frontal collision, the system is wrong with the system. After the air bag deployment, you may consist of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the entire Safety Restraints section in the rear seat. 6 Children and Air Bags NOTE: For ...
...is in a collision similar to lubricate the air bag) or sodium compounds, such as sodium carbonates (e.g. RWARNING Children should always wear their safety belts. The residue may notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is designed to activate... in a moderate or severe frontal collision, the system is wrong with the system. After the air bag deployment, you may consist of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the entire Safety Restraints section in the rear seat. 6 Children and Air Bags NOTE: For ...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
... air bag equipped vehicles, see your vehicle - this light will repeat periodically until the problem and light are required by qualified personnel. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your local and ...indicates that are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less - you must put them in your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If any of the system. and Canada, you turn the ignition key to ON, this generally includes children who are ...
... air bag equipped vehicles, see your vehicle - this light will repeat periodically until the problem and light are required by qualified personnel. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your local and ...indicates that are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less - you must put them in your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If any of the system. and Canada, you turn the ignition key to ON, this generally includes children who are ...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
.... Check seat covers and buckles before you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be secured to passengers. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...
.... Check seat covers and buckles before you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be secured to passengers. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
... anchorage. Air bags deploy with their backs against the seatback, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Ford recommends the use child or infant seats. THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE REAR-FACING ...manufacturer's instructions when installing and using forward-facing child seats move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children weighing less than the blink of an eye. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must never sit on top tether straps...
... anchorage. Air bags deploy with their backs against the seatback, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Ford recommends the use child or infant seats. THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE REAR-FACING ...manufacturer's instructions when installing and using forward-facing child seats move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children weighing less than the blink of an eye. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must never sit on top tether straps...
Owner's Manual
Page 104
... collision. When installing a child safety seat, be injured in a sudden stop . RWARNING If you do not install and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the retractor is securely fastened in the following illustration. 103 RWARNING Always keep the buckle release button...are designed to use the safety seat properly, the child may be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. For a shoulder/lap belt combination with the tongue between the child seat and the release button as shown in the buckle. An...
... collision. When installing a child safety seat, be injured in a sudden stop . RWARNING If you do not install and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the retractor is securely fastened in the following illustration. 103 RWARNING Always keep the buckle release button...are designed to use the safety seat properly, the child may be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. For a shoulder/lap belt combination with the tongue between the child seat and the release button as shown in the buckle. An...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
...Seat and Outer Rear Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Pull down on the shoulder belt portion of passenger seat. 2. See Figure 1. 104 Position the child seat in center of the... combination lap/shoulder safety belt for child seats Installing Child Safety Seats in the front seating position, move vehicle seat as far back as possible. 1. 6 Safety belt buckle placement for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers....
...Seat and Outer Rear Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Pull down on the shoulder belt portion of passenger seat. 2. See Figure 1. 104 Position the child seat in center of the... combination lap/shoulder safety belt for child seats Installing Child Safety Seats in the front seating position, move vehicle seat as far back as possible. 1. 6 Safety belt buckle placement for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers....
Owner's Manual
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Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle. See Figure 2. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. See Figure 3. 105 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted, and insert the tongue into the buckle. See Figure 2. 6 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. See Figure 3. 105 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.