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Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt
is not buckled before
the ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position...
The safety belt warning
light illuminates for one
to two minutes and the
warning chime sounds
for four to eight seconds.
The driver’s safety belt
is buckled while the
indicator light is
illuminated and the
warning chime is
sounding...
The safety belt warning
light and warning chime
turn off.
The driver’s safety belt
is buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The safety belt warning
light and indicator chime
remain off.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All
safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,
front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if
equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), child safety seat tether bracket
assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a collision. Ford
recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in
vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However,
if the collision was minor and a qualified technician
finds that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not need to be
replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is noted.
Seating and safety restraints
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