1996 FORD MUSTANG belt

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[SR05400( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
The lap belts should fit snugly and as low
as possible around the hips, not around
the waist.
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[SR05600( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the risk and/or severity of injury
in a collision. 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.
[SR05800( ALL)05/95]
To unfasten all the belts:
[SR05900(MBC )06/93]
1. Push the release button on the end of the
buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch
from the buckle.
[SR06400(M )12/93]
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Unfastening the front (coupes) and rear outboard
lap/shoulder belts
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quarter page art:0010616-BUnfastening the Mustang convertible front outboard
lap/shoulder belts
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[SR06600( ALL)03/95]
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.
[SR06800(M )05/94]
3. (Coupe only). Place the belt in the belt
holder at the top of the seatback. The
retracted belt should be stored on this holder
when not in use, except when a passenger is
entering or leaving the rear seat area of the
vehicle.
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Belt holder location Ð coupe only
[SR06805(M )05/94]
4. (Convertible only). Place the shoulder belt in
the belt holder at the top of the seatback and
place the lap belt in the belt guide at the
side of the seat cushion. The retracted belt
should be stored on this holder and in the
belt guide when not in use, except when a
passenger is entering or leaving the rear seat
area of the vehicle.
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half page art:0010624-BBelt holder location Ð convertible only
[SR06820(M )08/93]
RWARNING
The shoulder belt must always be in the
belt holder when the belt is in use.
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[SR17500( ALL)08/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SR17600( ALL)07/95]
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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[SR17700( ALL)08/95]
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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[SR17705( ALL)08/95]
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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[SR17710( ALL)08/95]
Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SR17720( ALL)09/95]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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[SR17730( ALL)08/95]
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether
bracket assemblies (if 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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[SR17740( ALL)06/95]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[SR17780( ALL)06/95]
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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[SR17800( ALL)06/95]
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
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[SR18200( ALL)05/95]
The driver and right front passenger air bags are
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided
at these seating positions in addition to the
lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to
supplement the protection provided to properly
belted occupants in moderate to severe frontal
collisions. The supplemental air bag system does
not provide restraint to the lower body.
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[SR18400( ALL)05/95]
The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
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[SR18425( ALL)06/95]
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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[SR18450( ALL)05/95]
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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[SR18500( ALL)01/95]
There are four very important reasons to use
safety belts even with an air bag system. Use
your safety belts to:
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[SR18600( ALL)01/95]
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help keep you in the proper position (away
from the air bag) when it inflates
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[SR18700( ALL)01/95]
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reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or
rear impact collisions, because an air bag is
not designed to inflate in such situations
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[SR18800( ALL)01/95]
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reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions
that are not severe enough to activate the
supplemental air bag
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[SR18900( ALL)01/95]
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reduce the risk of being thrown from your
vehicle
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24move the seat to the most rearward position if
possible and use the safety belts. Children
weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should
use child or infant seats.
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[SR19300( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. NEVER
SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS
IN THE FRONT SEAT.
[SR19350(MBC )05/95]
THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING
PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP
OF THE REAR-FACING SEAT AGAINST THE
VEHICLE SEATBACK OR CENTER
CONSOLE/ARMRESTS. REAR-FACING
INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED
IN THE REAR SEAT.
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[SR19400( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.
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[SR19405( ALL)08/95]
For additional important safety information on
the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and
infant seats, please read the other sections of this
chapter of the Owner Guide, especially sections
entitledSafety Belts for ChildrenandSafety Seats
for Children.
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[SR22220( ALL)06/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
[SR22225( ALL)05/95]
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
or
[SR22230( ALL)05/95]
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it will not light immediately after the ignition
is turned on, or
[SR22240( ALL)05/95]
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a group of five beeps will be heard.
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[SR22250( ALL)08/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System may not function
properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR22260( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR22300( ALL)05/95]
Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles
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[SR22400( ALL)06/95]
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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[SR23500( ALL)05/95]
Safety Restraints for Children
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[SR23600( ALL)02/95]
In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law
to use safety restraints for children. If small
children ride in your vehicle Ð this generally
includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or
less Ð you must put them in safety seats that
are made specially for children. Safety belts
alone do not provide maximum protection for
these children. Check your local and state laws
for specific requirements.
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