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If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the vehicle has
reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)
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 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 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...
9Crashes are rare
events9
36 700 crashes occur every day. The more
we drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9
events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
9I’m not going far9 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of
home.
9Belts are
uncomfortable9
Ford designs its 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.
9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
9Seat belts don’t
work9
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk
of death to front seat occupants by 45% in
cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
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