Mercury 1997 Automobile User Manual


 
SAFETY BELT INDICATOR
LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key is
turned to ON...
The safety belt indicator
illuminates for one to two minutes
and the warning chime sounds for
4-8 seconds.
The driver’s side safety belt is
buckled while the indicator light is
illuminated and the warning
chime is sounding...
The safety belt indicator light and
the warning chime turn off.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition key is turned
to ON...
The safety belt indicator light and
warning chime remain off.
AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS
Your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) designed to work
with the safety belts to help
protect you and your right front
seat passenger in the event of a
collision.
All occupants of the
vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their
safety belts, even when an air
bag SRS is provided.
Seating and safety restraints
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