FORD 2009 Edge v.1 - Manual (Page 144)

If... Then...
The driver’s and front passenger’s
safety belts are buckled before the
ignition switch is turned to the on
position or less than 1-2 minutes
have elapsed since the ignition
switch has been turned to on... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature will not activate.
The driver’s or front passenger’s
safety belt is not buckled when the
vehicle has reached at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have
elapsed since the ignition switch
has been turned to on... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature is activated - the
safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until the
safety belts are buckled.
The driver’s or front passenger’s
safety belt becomes unbuckled for
approximately one minute while
the vehicle is traveling at least
3 mph (5 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned to
on... The Belt-Minder ௡ feature is activated - the
safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until the
safety belts are buckled.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
“Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The
more we drive, the more we are exposed
to “rare” events, even for good drivers.
1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in
a crash during our lifetime.
“I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles
(40 km) of home.
“Belts are uncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance
comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try
different positions for the safety belt
upper anchorage and seatback which
should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident.
Belt-Minder
௡ reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
2009 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
144