Seating and safety restraints – FORD 1998 F-150 User Manual

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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 extensions
to change the fit of the shoulder
belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and
indicator chime

The seat belt warning light
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 warning light
illuminates for one to two minutes and
the warning chime sounds for four to
eight seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light turns off.

The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to ON...

The safety belt warning light remains
off.

Safety belt maintenance

Check the safety belt systems
periodically to make sure they
work properly and are not
damaged. Check the safety belts to
make sure there are no nicks,
wears or cuts. All safety belt

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