1996 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

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After installing the rear seat, make sure the
safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into
the detachable anchor. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Then
insert the detachable anchor tongue into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and
feel the latch engage.
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Adjustable Lap Belts Without Retractors
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On the center seat of the three-passenger bench
seat, and both inboard seats of the
four-passenger bench seat, you will find a lap
belt without a retractor, but does have a locking
adjustable tongue. Shorten and fasten these belts
when you are not using them. To make each
belt longer, tip the tongue at a right angle to the
belt and pull the belt over your lap until the
tongue reaches the buckle.
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Fastening occupant safety lap belts
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To fasten the belt, pull the belt across your hips
and insert the tongue into the correct buckle on
your seat until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
Make sure the buckle is securely fastened by
pulling tongue.
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Adjust the belt so that it fits snugly and as low
as possible around the hips:
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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it
and repeat the procedure above.
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If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the
loose end of the webbing.
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Safety Belt Bed/Seat Pocket
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Location of the safety belt bed/seat pockets
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To unfasten the belt:
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1. Push the release button on the buckle. This
allows the tongue to unlatch from the
buckle.
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Unfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts
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24 [SR08650(BEF )05/95]2. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to
its stowed position. If you do not guide the
tongue, it may strike you or part of the
vehicle.
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How to Untwist or Unjam a Safety Belt
Retractor
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If you should jam the lap belt retractor by
allowing the belt to retract when it is twisted,
you can free the webbing with this procedure:
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1. Pull on the belt with both hands to tighten it
on the retractor spool.
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2. Feed the belt back into the retractor until it
is completely retracted. Repeat previous step
if necessary.
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3. Pull the belt out of the retractor as far as it
will go and untwist the belt or remove the
object that is jamming the belt. Let the belt
retract.
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4. Then, pull the belt out and let it retract
several times to make sure that the belt
works properly.
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Procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety
Shoulder Belt at the ªDº Ring (if so
equipped) Front and/or Rear Outboard
Seating Positions.
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NOTE: The restraint system shown in the
following figures may be different than
the restraint system in your vehicle.
However, use these figures and this
procedure to correct a twisted safety
shoulder belt at any outboard seating
position that has a ªDº ring.
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26 [SR09515(BEF )05/95]1. Grasp the belt webbing at the ªDº ring. See
Figure 2.
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2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself
as required to remove the twist.
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3. Feed the folded portion of the belt through
the ªDº ring.
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4. When completed, the safety belt should look
like Figure 3.
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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 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
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Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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Safety Belt Maintenance
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Check your safety belt system periodically to
make sure that it works properly and isn't
damaged. If the webbing shows any wear, nicks
or cuts, have it examined by a qualified
technician to determine if replacement is
necessary. Always have your safety belt system
checked after a collision by a qualified
technician.
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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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Cleaning the Safety Belts
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Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
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Driver air bag for E-150, E-250 and E-350,
except cutaway and strip chassis
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If the letters ªSRSº appear in the center of the
steering wheel, your vehicle is equipped with a
driver side air bag supplemental restraint
system, located in the steering wheel.
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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 severe
frontal collisions. The supplemental air bag
system does not provide restraint to the lower
body.
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The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
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RWARNING
Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle
occupants to be properly restrained and
help reduce the risk of injury in a
collision.
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RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, even when an air bag Supplemental
Restraint System is provided.
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