Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2004 Mustang v.3 User Manual

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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or
more of the following:
• The readiness light

will either flash or
stay lit.

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately

after ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone

pattern will repeat periodically until the problem
and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently,
have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced,
the system may not function properly in the event of
a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped
vehicles

See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air
bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

See the following sections for directions on how to
properly use safety restraints for children. Also see
Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this
chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

Important child restraint precautions

You are required by law to use safety restraints for
children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children
(generally children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride
in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats
made especially for children. Many states require
that children use approved booster seats until they
are eight years old. Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific requirements regarding
the safety of children in your vehicle. When possible,
always place children under age 12 in the rear seat
of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that

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2004 04- Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

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