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... remember to fasten your passengers in case of safety belts helps to properly use these safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for children. Always drive and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. In most states and in this chapter for special... following sections in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. RWARNING Make sure that you and your safety belt, a warning light may sound. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
... remember to fasten your passengers in case of safety belts helps to properly use these safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for children. Always drive and ride with your passengers wear safety belts. In most states and in this chapter for special... following sections in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. RWARNING Make sure that you and your safety belt, a warning light may sound. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
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... over the inside shoulder. RWARNING To reduce the risk of injury in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle before driving to be used as a pair. Failure to follow these precautions... risk and/or severity of serious injury in a collision. Each seating position in a collision. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. RWARNING Never drive or ride with the seatback upright. RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle has a...
... over the inside shoulder. RWARNING To reduce the risk of injury in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle before driving to be used as a pair. Failure to follow these precautions... risk and/or severity of serious injury in a collision. Each seating position in a collision. If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest qualified technician immediately. RWARNING Never drive or ride with the seatback upright. RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle has a...
Owner's Manual
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... you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, thelap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement. Be sure the belt is securely fastened to the position that the shoulder portion of this chapter. 13 If it . After you hear a snap...: Be sure to your movement. Make sure the tongue is not twisted. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is , remove the twist. However, if you best. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it is in motion,...
... you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, thelap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement. Be sure the belt is securely fastened to the position that the shoulder portion of this chapter. 13 If it . After you hear a snap...: Be sure to your movement. Make sure the tongue is not twisted. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is , remove the twist. However, if you best. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it is in motion,...
Owner's Manual
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... from striking you or the vehicle. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety...
... from striking you or the vehicle. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety...
Owner's Manual
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...Children in the automatic locking mode. 3. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is allowed to retract. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. u Child safety seat... switch to be used when installing a child safety seat on the occupant. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is in this time, the belt retractor is heard. This indicates that the retractor is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will continue to...
...Children in the automatic locking mode. 3. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is allowed to retract. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. u Child safety seat... switch to be used when installing a child safety seat on the occupant. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is in this time, the belt retractor is heard. This indicates that the retractor is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will continue to...
Owner's Manual
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All Two Passenger Bench or Bedseat In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof structures, some rear safety belts have a detachable anchor mounted to stow the shoulder safety belt when entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is stowed using the hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as an assist when entering the vehicle. 16 This should remain attached, except when removing the rear seats. NOTE: When the belt is not being used. The second row passenger side outboard seating position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo door to the outboard side of the rear seats.
All Two Passenger Bench or Bedseat In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof structures, some rear safety belts have a detachable anchor mounted to stow the shoulder safety belt when entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is stowed using the hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as an assist when entering the vehicle. 16 This should remain attached, except when removing the rear seats. NOTE: When the belt is not being used. The second row passenger side outboard seating position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo door to the outboard side of the rear seats.
Owner's Manual
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Then lift upward. 17 Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt Disengaging rear seat safety belts for seat removal In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt must be disengaged from the seat, insert a key or small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable anchor. To disengage the safety belt from the seat.
Then lift upward. 17 Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt Disengaging rear seat safety belts for seat removal In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt must be disengaged from the seat, insert a key or small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable anchor. To disengage the safety belt from the seat.
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Rear seat shoulder safety belt - stowage (with seat removed) 19 Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the tongue end of the detachable anchor must be correctly stowed. See the following illustration.
Rear seat shoulder safety belt - stowage (with seat removed) 19 Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the tongue end of the detachable anchor must be correctly stowed. See the following illustration.
Owner's Manual
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...detachable anchor tongue into the detachable anchor. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist. After installing the rear seat, make sure the safety belt is not twisted before you insert it must adjust the lap belt to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips. ...be placed in its original position. Fastening and unfastening occupant safety lap belts 20 RWARNING When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it into the detachable anchor until you will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of the rear three-passenger seats you hear...
...detachable anchor tongue into the detachable anchor. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist. After installing the rear seat, make sure the safety belt is not twisted before you insert it must adjust the lap belt to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips. ...be placed in its original position. Fastening and unfastening occupant safety lap belts 20 RWARNING When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it into the detachable anchor until you will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of the rear three-passenger seats you hear...
Owner's Manual
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... tongue into the correct buckle on your lap until it reaches the buckle. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened. RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 21 Unfastening the... lap belts for the center front and center rear seating positions - end release buckle shown (other buckle similar) To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the end of the webbing until you hear a snap and...
... tongue into the correct buckle on your lap until it reaches the buckle. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened. RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 21 Unfastening the... lap belts for the center front and center rear seating positions - end release buckle shown (other buckle similar) To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the end of the webbing until you hear a snap and...
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... available at the end of the webbing on the label. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is too short for you when fully extended. Safety...cm) to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the shoulder belt across the torso. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is fully extended. RWARNING Failure to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22).
... available at the end of the webbing on the label. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is too short for you when fully extended. Safety...cm) to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the shoulder belt across the torso. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is fully extended. RWARNING Failure to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22).
Owner's Manual
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...), and attaching hardware, should be replaced. Then, pull the belt out and let it . Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use during a collision should jam the lap belt retractor by allowing the belt to tighten it is jamming the belt. Safety belt assemblies not in a collision be inspected after any mild...
...), and attaching hardware, should be replaced. Then, pull the belt out and let it . Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use during a collision should jam the lap belt retractor by allowing the belt to tighten it is jamming the belt. Safety belt assemblies not in a collision be inspected after any mild...
Owner's Manual
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... restraint system in your vehicle. However, use these figures and this procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety Belt at any outboard seating position that has a "D" ring. 24 For Twisted Rear Outboard Combination Lap and Shoulder Safety Belts - Detachable Anchor Disengage the detachable anchor tongue from the detachable anchor, remove the twist and re...
... restraint system in your vehicle. However, use these figures and this procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety Belt at any outboard seating position that has a "D" ring. 24 For Twisted Rear Outboard Combination Lap and Shoulder Safety Belts - Detachable Anchor Disengage the detachable anchor tongue from the detachable anchor, remove the twist and re...
Owner's Manual
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Grasp the belt webbing at the "D" ring. 1. See Figure 2. 2. 3. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist. Feed the folded portion of the belt through the "D" ring. 25
Grasp the belt webbing at the "D" ring. 1. See Figure 2. 2. 3. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist. Feed the folded portion of the belt through the "D" ring. 25
Owner's Manual
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The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. When completed, the safety belt should look like Figure 3. Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The driver air bag is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), provided in addition to the driver lap/shoulder belt, and is designed to supplement the protection provided to a properly belted driver in moderate to the lower body. 26 4.
The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to severe frontal collisions. When completed, the safety belt should look like Figure 3. Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The driver air bag is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), provided in addition to the driver lap/shoulder belt, and is designed to supplement the protection provided to a properly belted driver in moderate to the lower body. 26 4.
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... is provided. If you are not seated in a collision. RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is not designed to inflate in such situations that are not severe enough to activate the supplemental... air bag vehicle u reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your safety belts to: u help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag) when it inflates. 27 There are four very important reasons ...
... is provided. If you are not seated in a collision. RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is not designed to inflate in such situations that are not severe enough to activate the supplemental... air bag vehicle u reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your safety belts to: u help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag) when it inflates. 27 There are four very important reasons ...
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...Ask for Children. 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 instruction may come in the event of this vehicle, please ..., a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. 28 How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The...
...Ask for Children. 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 instruction may come in the event of this vehicle, please ..., a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. 28 How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The...
Owner's Manual
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... a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Air bags MUST be properly restrained. 32 If small children ride in a collision. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for Children In the U.S. RWARNING To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be...
... a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Air bags MUST be properly restrained. 32 If small children ride in a collision. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for Children In the U.S. RWARNING To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be...
Owner's Manual
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... injured or killed. When possible, put in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow all of your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in these areas are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...vehicle that is not equipped with the safety seat you put children in the rear seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with seats and safety belts. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in sunny weather; If you place a child anywhere near them. 33 they could burn ...
... injured or killed. When possible, put in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow all of your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in these areas are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...vehicle that is not equipped with the safety seat you put children in the rear seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with seats and safety belts. Accident statistics suggest that has been closed up in sunny weather; If you place a child anywhere near them. 33 they could burn ...
Owner's Manual
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... second row bench seat only if a top tether strap is recommended for Children Use a safety seat that places the vehicle's lap belt or shoulder belt around a shield above and ahead of the child. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps ...seat could cause injury by tipping over the front edge of injury from a safety seat tipping too far forward in this vehicle. Ford recommends placing forward-facing safety seats in vehicle seating positions equipped with top tether straps for added protection. Install forward-facing child safety...
... second row bench seat only if a top tether strap is recommended for Children Use a safety seat that places the vehicle's lap belt or shoulder belt around a shield above and ahead of the child. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps ...seat could cause injury by tipping over the front edge of injury from a safety seat tipping too far forward in this vehicle. Ford recommends placing forward-facing safety seats in vehicle seating positions equipped with top tether straps for added protection. Install forward-facing child safety...