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[SS13900( ALL)02/96]
Dual locking mode retractors operate in two
ways:
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[SS14000( ALL)02/96]
Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
[SS14100( 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
5 mph (8 km/h) or more. The retractor can also
be made to lock by pulling/jerking on the belt.
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[SS14200( ALL)02/96]
Automatic locking mode
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[SS14300( ALL)08/95]
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:
[SS14400( ALL)04/96]
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A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the occupant.
[SS14500( ALL)04/96]
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Child seat or infant carrier installation
restraint.
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[SS14600( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers
should never be placed in the front seats.
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[SS14700( ALL)01/96]
This modemust be usedwhen installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
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[SS14800( ALL)01/96]
To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode,
perform the following steps:
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[SS14900( ALL)02/96]
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
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[SS15000( ALL)01/96]
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 is heard. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
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[SS15100( ALL)12/95]
3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract.
[SS15200( ALL)04/96]
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 the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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Front Passenger Lap Belt Retractor
(Convertible Only)
[SS15400(M )02/96]
Dual locking mode passenger seat lap belt
retractors operate in two ways:
[SS15500(M )02/96]
Your convertible is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on thelap beltpart of the
lap/shoulder belt for the front seat passenger.
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[SS15600(M )02/96]
Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
[SS15700(M )12/95]
In this operating mode, the lap belt retractor will
allow the occupant freedom of movement,
locking tight only on hard braking, hard
cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more. The retractor cannot be made
to lock by pulling on the belt.
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[SS15800(M )02/96]
Automatic locking mode
[SS15900(M )04/96]
In this operating mode, the lap belt retractor will
remain locked and does not allow the occupant
freedom of movement. This mode provides the
following:
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[SS16000(M )01/96]
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A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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[SS16100(M )01/96]
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Child safety seat installation.
[SS16200(M )12/95]
This modemust be usedwhen installing a
forward facing child safety seat on the front
passenger seat. To switch the retractor from
the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode to the automatic locking mode,
perform the following steps:
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[SS16300(M )03/96]
WARNING
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers
should never be placed in the front seats.
[SS16400(M )12/95]
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt.
[SS16500(M )04/96]
2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the
child seat label. Pull upward until all of the
belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this
time, the lap belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode).
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[SS16600(M )12/95]
3. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will be heard as the belt retracts. This
indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
[SS16700(M )04/96]
4. Push down on the child seat as you pull
down on the belt to remove slack in the belt.
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[SS16800(M )02/96]
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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[SS18300( ALL)01/96]
WARNING
The lap belts should fit snugly and as low
as possible around the hips, not around
the waist.
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[SS18500( ALL)02/96]
WARNING
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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120 [SS18800( ALL)01/96]To unfasten all the belts:
[SS18900(MBC )01/96]
1. Push the release button on the end of the
buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch
from the buckle.
[SS19400(M )12/95]
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Unfastening the front (coupes) and rear outboard
lap/shoulder belts
[SS19500(M )12/95]
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Unfastening the Mustang convertible front outboard
lap/shoulder belts
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[SS19600( ALL)01/96]
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.
[SS19700(M )12/95]
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.
[SS19800(M )04/96]
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Belt holder location Ð coupe only
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122 [SS19900(M )12/95]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.
[SS20000(M )12/95]
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Belt holder location Ð convertible only
[SS20100(M )12/95]
WARNING
The shoulder belt must always be in the
belt holder when the belt is in use.
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[SS21400( ALL)02/96]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SS21500( ALL)01/96]
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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[SS21600( ALL)02/96]
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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[SS21700( ALL)01/96]
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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[SS21800( ALL)03/96]
Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SS21900( ALL)02/96]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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[SS22000( ALL)01/96]
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
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