Owner's Manual
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... sound. See the following sections in case of a collision. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada the law requires their use. Always drive and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is...this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for children. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for directions on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the ...
... sound. See the following sections in case of a collision. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada the law requires their use. Always drive and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is...this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for children. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for directions on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the ...
Owner's Manual
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...the inside shoulder. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one tongue ...as a pair. RWARNING To reduce the risk of the door coming open in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. Failure to lessen the risk of serious injury in a collision. 8 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Each seating...
...the inside shoulder. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one tongue ...as a pair. RWARNING To reduce the risk of the door coming open in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. Failure to lessen the risk of serious injury in a collision. 8 The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Each seating...
Owner's Manual
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... retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your movement. Make sure the tongue is , remove the twist. After you best. Then adjust the seat to your shoulder and chest.... Insert the belt tongue into your forward movement. If it is securely fastened 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 ...
... retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your movement. Make sure the tongue is , remove the twist. After you best. Then adjust the seat to your shoulder and chest.... Insert the belt tongue into your forward movement. If it is securely fastened 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. Safety Belts for All Passenger Outboard Seating Positions 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 and rear outboard passenger seats. Fastening the... rear seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to lock by pulling/jerking on hard braking...
...Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. Safety Belts for All Passenger Outboard Seating Positions 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 and rear outboard passenger seats. Fastening the... rear seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to lock by pulling/jerking on hard braking...
Owner's Manual
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... installation restraint. To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, perform the following : u A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats where dual locking retractors are provided. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. RWARNING ... pull downward until all of movement. A clicking sound will contnue to be heard as the belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is in the right front passenger seat. This mode must be used when installing a child safety seat on the ...
... installation restraint. To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, perform the following : u A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats where dual locking retractors are provided. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. RWARNING ... pull downward until all of movement. A clicking sound will contnue to be heard as the belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is in the right front passenger seat. This mode must be used when installing a child safety seat on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision. BE SURE THE BELT IS PROPERLY POSITIONED ON YOUR SHOULDER EACH TIME YOU USE THE BELT. 12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. RWARNING If the shoulder...this chapter. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in one of five (5) positions. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch back to one of the five (5) positions.
...is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision. BE SURE THE BELT IS PROPERLY POSITIONED ON YOUR SHOULDER EACH TIME YOU USE THE BELT. 12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. RWARNING If the shoulder...this chapter. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in one of five (5) positions. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch back to one of the five (5) positions.
Owner's Manual
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The shoulder belt height adjuster The shoulder belt height adjuster RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 13
The shoulder belt height adjuster The shoulder belt height adjuster RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 13
Owner's Manual
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... you do not guide the tongue, it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection in a collision. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. This allows the tongue to its stowed position. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions ...could increase the risk and/or severity of the buckle. To unfasten all the belts: 1. Unfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts 2. Push the release button in the center of injury in a collision. If you or part of the vehicle. 14...
... you do not guide the tongue, it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection in a collision. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. This allows the tongue to its stowed position. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions ...could increase the risk and/or severity of the buckle. To unfasten all the belts: 1. Unfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts 2. Push the release button in the center of injury in a collision. If you or part of the vehicle. 14...
Owner's Manual
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... buckle. Do not wear them to shorten the belt, pull on the buckle. Pull the belt tongue over your hips. Because the center lap belts do not adjust automatically. Unfastening center lap safety belts 15 This allows the tongue to the belt. To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the loose end ... center of the webbing until it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened. You must adjust them around your lap until the belt fits snugly. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at a right angle to unlatch from the buckle.
... buckle. Do not wear them to shorten the belt, pull on the buckle. Pull the belt tongue over your hips. Because the center lap belts do not adjust automatically. Unfastening center lap safety belts 15 This allows the tongue to the belt. To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the loose end ... center of the webbing until it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened. You must adjust them around your lap until the belt fits snugly. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt tongue at a right angle to unlatch from the buckle.
Owner's Manual
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...Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at no cost from your dealer. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to 16 Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be inspected after any.... However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies...
...Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at no cost from your dealer. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to 16 Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be inspected after any.... However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies...
Owner's Manual
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...operation is noted. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be replaced. operate properly, they do not need to be properly restrained and... the risk of injury in a collision. Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is provided. 17 Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is recommended...
...operation is noted. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be replaced. operate properly, they do not need to be properly restrained and... the risk of injury in a collision. Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is provided. 17 Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is recommended...
Owner's Manual
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...air bag) when it inflates. RWARNING If a passenger is not designed to inflate in such situations that are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag system. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because an air...inflating air bag could possibly hurt you as it inflates u reduce the risk of harm in the front seat. 18 If you . Use your safety belts to: u help provide additional protection for you are not seated in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your back against the ...
...air bag) when it inflates. RWARNING If a passenger is not designed to inflate in such situations that are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag system. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because an air...inflating air bag could possibly hurt you as it inflates u reduce the risk of harm in the front seat. 18 If you . Use your safety belts to: u help provide additional protection for you are not seated in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your back against the ...
Owner's Manual
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... over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is equipped with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use the safety belts. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seats and infant seats should sit with their backs...
... over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is equipped with great force, faster than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use the safety belts. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seats and infant seats should sit with their backs...
Owner's Manual
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... with a deploying air bag. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other sections of this part of the Owner Guide, especially sections entitled Safety...
... with a deploying air bag. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other sections of this part of the Owner Guide, especially sections entitled Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... children. and Canada, you must put them in the event of a collision. Check your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. See your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety Restraints for Children In the U.S. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at... fuses. Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST be heard.
... children. and Canada, you must put them in the event of a collision. Check your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. See your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety Restraints for Children In the U.S. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at... fuses. Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST be heard.
Owner's Manual
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...Persons not riding in a seat with the safety seat you put children in sunny weather; When possible, put in a collision. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are much more likely to ride in a collision. Check seat covers and buckles before...harm to passengers. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in the rear seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with a fastened seat belt are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a ...
...Persons not riding in a seat with the safety seat you put children in sunny weather; When possible, put in a collision. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that children are much more likely to ride in a collision. Check seat covers and buckles before...harm to passengers. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in the rear seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with a fastened seat belt are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a ...
Owner's Manual
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... When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use of the child. RWARNING When using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is ...securely fastened in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in the buckle. 26 NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
... When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use of the child. RWARNING When using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is ...securely fastened in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in the buckle. 26 NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
Owner's Manual
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... child or infant seats. An unsecured safety seat could result in your vehicle. All child restraint systems are designed to follow all of a lap-shoulder belt. RWARNING If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child occupying the seat may be injured in vehicle seats by lap... belts or by the lap portion of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in serious injury. RWARNING REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD ...
... child or infant seats. An unsecured safety seat could result in your vehicle. All child restraint systems are designed to follow all of a lap-shoulder belt. RWARNING If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child occupying the seat may be injured in vehicle seats by lap... belts or by the lap portion of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in serious injury. RWARNING REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS SHOULD ...
Owner's Manual
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Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Figure 1. 28 Installing Safety Seats in the front seating positions, move vehicle seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you choose to install a child safety seat or infant carrier in the Front and Rear Outboard Passenger Seating Positions For seating positions equipped with a dual locking mode retractor, use the following procedure. Position the child seat in the center of the passenger seat.
Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Figure 1. 28 Installing Safety Seats in the front seating positions, move vehicle seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you choose to install a child safety seat or infant carrier in the Front and Rear Outboard Passenger Seating Positions For seating positions equipped with a dual locking mode retractor, use the following procedure. Position the child seat in the center of the passenger seat.
Owner's Manual
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Routing the lap/shoulder belt 29 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. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. See Figure 2.
Routing the lap/shoulder belt 29 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. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. See Figure 2.