FORD 2009 Expedition v.2 - Manual (Page 214)

If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is
not buckled approximately
five seconds after the safety
belt warning light has
turned off... 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 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 Belt-Minder
௡ feature will not
activate.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature will not
activate.
The purpose of the Belt-Minder
௡ 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” 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
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.
2009 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
214