FORD 2002 Mustang v.2 - Manual (Page 108)

If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled approximately 5
seconds after the safety belt
warning light has turned
off... The BeltMinder feature is
activated - the safety belt
warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds
for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for
approximately 5 minutes or
until safety belt is buckled.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the safety belt
indicator light is illuminated
and the safety belt warning
chime is sounding... The BeltMinder feature will
not activate.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position... The BeltMinder feature will
not activate.
The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind
occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the
time.
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” 36 700 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 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.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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