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Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
[SS09500(ALL)01/96]5.
(Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety
belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist,
then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
[SS09600(ALL)01/96]6.
To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle.
A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat
only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback
upward until the latch re-engages.
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[SS09700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be
placed in its original position. Improper installation of
the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and
could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning
label on the seat belt.
[SS09800(ALL)01/96]
Whenever the second row bench seat is installed in the vehicle
and no one is using the outboard seating position (nearest the
sliding door), the lap/shoulder safety belt must be properly
stowed.
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Safety Belts
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use. We strongly recommend that you use
them every time you travel in your vehicle.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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[SS11800(ALL)02/96]
See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for
Childrenin this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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RWARNING
Make sure that you and your passengers, including
pregnant women, wear safety belts. Be sure that the lap
belt portion of your safety belt fits snugly and as low as
possible around the hips.
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RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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RWARNING
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety
belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear
the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use
a single belt for more than one person.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a collision.
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RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce
your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
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Fastening the front seat lap and shoulder belt
[SS13100(ALL)12/95]
Push the release button on the buckle. This allows the tongue to
unlatch from the buckle.
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Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts
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While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position
to prevent it from striking you or part of the vehicle.
[SS13400(ALL)09/96]
Shoulder Belt Adjustment (Driver, Right Front
Passenger and 2nd Row Left Hand Side Passenger)
[SS13500(ALL)12/95]
You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of five (5)
positions. To adjust, pinch the release button and slide it up or
down until the belt rests on your shoulder near your neck.
Release the button and make sure the adjuster is firmly seated
in one of the five (5) positions.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Ð Second Row
Bench Seat
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There is a unique safety restraint system for the outside seating
position of the second row bench seat. It is very important that
you read and understand this section before anyone rides in the
outside seating position (near the sliding door) of the
two-passenger bench seat.
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In addition to safety belt anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, the second row bench seat has a detachable safety
belt anchor mounted to the right window side of the seat. The
safety belt should always remain attached to this anchor except
when removing this seat.
[SS14300(ALL)12/95]
When removing the second row bench seat:
[SS14400(ALL)12/95]1.
Disengage the safety belt from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable
anchor (see Figure 1). When this shoulder belt assembly is
free of the seat, allow the retractor to wind up the slack in
the belt.
[SS14500(ALL)09/96]2.
Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt coming out of the trim (see Figure 2). The end of the
shoulder beltmustbe clipped in order to keep it from
striking anything during vehicle operation.
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
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Refer to ªSeatsº in this section for information on removing and
installing seats.
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After re-installing the second row bench seat, make sure that the
safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into the detachable
anchor. A twisted safety belt may cause the retractor to work
improperly. Then insert the detachable anchor tongue into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
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RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be
placed in its original position. Improper installation of
the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and
could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning
label on the seat belt.
[SS15100(ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on
the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety
belt for front passenger and rear seat window passengers.
[SS15200(ALL)12/95]
Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways:
[SS15300(ALL)12/95]
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
[SS15400(ALL)12/95]
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 approximately five mph
(8 km/h) or more.
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Automatic Locking Mode
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In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be
automatically locked and remain locked when the combination
lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the
occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides the
following:
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A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on occupant
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Child seat or infant carrier restraint
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Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the front seat.
[SS16000(ALL)12/95]
This modemust be usedwhen installing a child seat on the
front passenger seat and rear window seats where dual locking
retractors are provided.
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To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the
automatic locking mode, perform the following steps:
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Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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[SS16300(ALL)12/95]2.
Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract,
a clicking sound will be heard. At this time, the belt retractor
is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode).
[SS16400(ALL)12/95]3.
A clicking sound will be heard as the belt is allowed to
retract. This indicates that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode.
[SS16500(ALL)12/95]
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled
and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will
switch back to the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode. See detailed instructions under Safety
Seats for Children later in this chapter.
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Lap Belts
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The lap belt in the center of the rear seat does not adjust
automatically. You must adjust it to fit snugly and as low as
possible around your hips. Do not wear it around your waist.
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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belt
tongue at a right angle to the belt. Pull the belt tongue over
your lap until it reaches the buckle.
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If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of the
webbing until the belt fits snugly.
[SS17000(ALL)12/95]
To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the buckle.
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Unfastening the lap belt in the center rear seating position
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Safety Belt Maintenance
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Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that
they work properly and are not damaged.
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All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if so equipped),
child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if so equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after any 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.
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it
is fully extended. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to the
belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number
16611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from
your dealer.
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