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    							Seatbelt Locking Modes
    WARNINGS
    After any vehicle crash, the seatbelt
    system at all passenger seating
    positions must be checked by an
    authorized dealer to verify that the
    automatic locking retractor feature for
    child seats is still functioning properly. In
    addition, all seatbelts should be checked
    for proper function. The belt and retractor must be
    replaced if the seatbelt assembly
    automatic locking retractor feature
    or any other seatbelt function is not
    operating properly when checked by an
    authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
    belt and retractor assembly could increase
    the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are
    combination lap and shoulder belts. The
    driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
    mode, and the front outboard passenger
    and rear seat seatbelts have both types of
    locking modes described as follows:
    Vehicle Sensitive Mode
    This is the normal retractor mode, which
    allows free shoulder belt length
    adjustment to your movements and
    locking in response to vehicle movement.
    For example, if the driver brakes suddenly,
    turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
    receives an impact of about 5 mph
    (8 km/h) or more, the combination
    seatbelts will lock to help reduce forward
    movement of the driver and passengers.
    In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
    if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
    this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
    pull webbing out again in a slow and
    controlled manner. Automatic Locking Mode
    In this mode, the shoulder belt is
    automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
    retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
    belt. The automatic locking mode is not
    available on the driver seatbelt.
    When to Use the Automatic Locking
    Mode
    Use this mode any time you install a child
    safety seat in a front outboard passenger
    seating position in a Regular Cab,
    SuperCab, SuperCrew or any rear seating
    position of a SuperCab or SuperCrew. The
    optional front seat's center seatbelt has a
    cinch mechanism. Children 12 years old
    and under should be properly restrained in
    a rear seat whenever possible.  See 
    Child
    Safety (page 17).
    How to Use the Automatic Locking
    Mode
    Non-inflatable seatbelts 1. Buckle the combination lap and
    shoulder belt.
    2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until you pull the entire belt
    out.
    3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
    This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
    automatic locking mode.
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    							Rear outboard inflatable seatbelts
    (second row only
    – if equipped)1. Buckle the combination lap and
    shoulder belt.
    2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt and pull upward until the entire belt is
    pulled out.
    3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
    This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
    automatic locking mode.
    How to Disengage the Automatic
    Locking Mode
    Unbuckle the combination lap and
    shoulder belt and allow it to retract
    completely to disengage the automatic
    locking mode and activate the vehicle
    sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
    Rear Inflatable Seatbelt (If Equipped) WARNING
    Do not attempt to service, repair, or
    modify the rear inflatable seatbelt.
    The rear inflatable seatbelts are fitted in
    the shoulder portion of the seatbelts of the
    second-row outboard seating positions. Note:
    The rear inflatable seatbelts are
    compatible with most infant and child
    safety car seats and belt positioning booster
    seats when properly installed. This is
    because they are designed to fill with a
    cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a
    slower rate than traditional airbags. After
    inflation, the shoulder portion of the
    seatbelt remains cool to the touch.
    The rear inflatable seatbelt consists of the
    following:
    • An inflatable bag located in the
    shoulder seatbelt webbing.
    • Lap seatbelt webbing with automatic
    locking mode.
    • The same warning light, electronic
    control and diagnostic unit as used for
    the front seatbelts.
    • Impact sensors located in various parts
    of the vehicle.
    How does the rear inflatable seatbelt
    system work?
    The rear inflatable seatbelts will function
    like standard restraints in everyday usage. During a crash of sufficient force, the
    inflatable belt will inflate from inside the
    webbing.
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    							The fully inflated belt's increased diameter
    more effectively holds the occupant in the
    appropriate seating position, and spreads
    crash forces over more area of the body
    than regular seatbelts. This helps reduce
    pressure on the chest and helps control
    head and neck motion for passengers.
    WARNING
    If the rear inflatable seatbelt has
    deployed, it will not function again.
    The rear inflatable seatbelt system
    must be replaced by an authorized dealer. The rear inflatable seatbelts are designed
    to inflate in frontal or near-frontal crashes,
    rollovers and some side impact crashes.
    The fact that the rear inflatable seatbelt
    did not inflate in a crash does not mean
    that something is wrong with the system.
    Rather, it means the forces were not of the
    type sufficient to cause activation. SEATBELT HEIGHT
    ADJUSTMENT WARNING
    Position the safety belt height
    adjuster so that the belt rests across
    the middle of your shoulder. Failure
    to adjust the safety belt properly could
    reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
    and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
    the belt rests across the middle of your
    shoulder.
    To adjust the shoulder belt height:
    1. Pull the button and slide the height
    adjuster up or down.
    2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is
    locked in place.
    SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
    AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an
    audible warning will sound if the
    driver's safety belt has not been
    fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
    turned on.
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    							Conditions of operation
    Then...
    If...
    The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.
    The driver's safety belt is not buckled
    before the ignition switch is turned to the on position...
    The safety belt warning light and warningchime turn off.
    The driver's safety belt is buckled while the
    indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...
    The safety belt warning light and indicatorchime remain off.
    The driver's safety belt is buckled before
    the ignition switch is turned to the on posi- tion...
    SEATBELT REMINDER
    Belt-Minder™
    This feature supplements the seatbelt
    warning function. It provides additional
    reminders by intermittently sounding a
    chime and illuminating the seatbelt
    warning light when you are in the driver
    seat and a seatbelt is unbuckled. Then...
    If...
    The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
    You buckle your seatbelt before you switch
    the ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes
    elapse after you switch the ignition on...
    The Belt-Minder feature activates - the
    seatbelt warning light illuminates and a
    warning tone sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five
    minutes or until you buckle your seatbelt.
    You do not buckle your seatbelt before your
    vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h)
    and 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
    The Belt-Minder feature activates - the
    seatbelt warning light illuminates and the
    warning tone sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five
    minutes or until you buckle your seatbelt.
    The driver seatbelt is unbuckled for about
    one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2
    minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
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    							Deactivating and Activating the
    Belt-Minder Feature (Driver only)
    WARNING
    While the system allows you to
    deactivate it, this system is designed
    to improve your chances of being
    safely belted and surviving an accident.
    We recommend you leave the system
    activated for yourself and others who may
    use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,
    do not deactivate or activate the system
    while driving the vehicle. Note:
    If you are using MyKey, you cannot
    disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the
    Belt-Minder has been previously disabled,
    it will be re-enabled during the use of
    MyKey.  See MyKey ™ (page 61).
    Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
    proceeding with the programming
    procedure.
    Before following the procedure, make sure
    that:
    • The parking brake is set.
    • The transmission is in park (P).
    • The ignition is off.
    • All vehicle doors are closed.
    • The driver seatbelt is unbuckled.
    1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
    engine.
    2. Wait until the seatbelt warning light turns off (about one minute). You must
    complete Step 3 within 30 seconds
    after the seatbelt warning light turns
    off.
    3. Buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt three times at a moderate speed,
    ending with the seatbelt in the
    unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
    seatbelt warning light turns on. 4. While the seatbelt warning light is on,
    buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.
    After Step 4, the seatbelt warning light
    flashes for confirmation.
    • This will switch the feature off if it is
    currently on.
    • This will switch the feature on if it is
    currently off.
    CHILD RESTRAINT AND
    SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
    Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
    safety seat systems periodically to make
    sure they work properly and are not
    damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
    seat safety belts to make sure there are no
    nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
    All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
    retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
    assemblies, buckle support assemblies
    (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
    height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
    belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
    safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
    attaching hardware, should be inspected
    after a crash. Read the child restraint
    manufacturer's instructions for additional
    inspection and maintenance information
    specific to the child restraint.
    Ford Motor Company recommends that
    all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
    involved in a crash be replaced. However,
    if the crash was minor and an authorized
    dealer finds that the belts do not show
    damage and continue to operate properly,
    they do not need to be replaced. Safety
    belt assemblies not in use during a crash
    should also be inspected and replaced if
    either damage or improper operation is
    noted.
    Properly care for safety belts.  See Vehicle
    Care
     (page 360).
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    							SEATBELT EXTENSION
    WARNINGS
    Persons who fit into the vehicle's
    seatbelt should not use an extension.
    Unnecessary use could result in
    serious personal injury in the event of a
    crash. Only use extensions provided free of
    charge by Ford Motor Company
    dealers. The dealer will provide an
    extension designed specifically for this
    vehicle, model year and seating position.
    The use of an extension intended for
    another vehicle, model year or seating
    position may not offer you the full
    protection of your vehicle ’s seatbelt
    restraint system. Never use seatbelt extensions to
    install child restraints.
    Do not use a seatbelt extension with
    an inflatable seatbelt.
    Do not use extensions to change the
    fit of the belt across the torso, over
    the lap or to make the seatbelt
    buckle easier to reach. If, because of body size or driving position,
    it is not possible to properly fasten the
    seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an
    extension that is compatible with the
    seatbelts is available free of charge from
    Ford Motor Company dealers. Only Ford
    seatbelt extensions made by the original
    equipment seatbelts manufacturer should
    be used with Ford seatbelts. Ask your
    authorized dealer if your extension is
    compatible with your Ford vehicle restraint
    system.
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    							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
    WARNINGS
    Airbags do not inflate slowly or
    gently, and the risk of injury from a
    deploying airbag is the greatest close
    to the trim covering the airbag module. All occupants of your vehicle,
    including the driver, should always
    properly wear their safety belts, even
    when an airbag supplemental restraint
    system is provided. Failure to properly wear
    your safety belt could seriously increase
    the risk of injury or death. Always transport children 12 years
    old and under in the back seat and
    always properly use appropriate
    child restraints. Failure to follow this could
    seriously increase the risk of injury or death. Never place your arm over the airbag
    module as a deploying airbag can
    result in serious arm fractures or
    other injuries. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
    child seat. Never place a rear-facing
    child seat in front of an active airbag.
    If you must use a forward-facing child seat
    in the front seat, move the seat upon which
    the child seat is installed all the way back. Do not attempt to service, repair, or
    modify the airbag supplemental
    restraint systems or its fuses as you
    could be seriously injured or killed. Contact
    your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Several airbag system components
    get hot after inflation. To avoid risk
    of injury, do not touch them after
    inflation. If the airbag has deployed, the airbag
    will not function again and must be
    replaced immediately. If the airbag
    is not replaced, the unrepaired area will
    increase the risk of injury in a crash. The airbags are a supplemental restraint
    system and are designed to work with the
    safety belts to help protect the driver and
    right front passenger from certain upper
    body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
    there is a risk of injury from a deploying
    airbag.
    Note:
    You will hear a loud bang and see a
    cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
    airbag deploys. This is normal.
    The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly
    upon activation. After airbag deployment,
    it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery
    residue or smell the burnt propellant. This
    may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder
    (to lubricate the bag) or sodium
    compounds (for example, baking soda)
    that result from the combustion process
    that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
    sodium hydroxide may be present which
    may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of
    the residue is toxic.
    While the system is designed to help
    reduce serious injuries, contact with a
    deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
    or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
    a possibility as a result of the noise
    associated with a deploying airbag.
    Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
    with considerable force, there is the risk of
    death or serious injuries such as fractures,
    facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
    particularly to occupants who are not
    properly restrained or are otherwise out of
    position at the time of airbag deployment.
    Thus, it is extremely important that
    occupants be properly restrained as far
    away from the airbag module as possible
    while maintaining vehicle control.
    Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
    required.
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    							DRIVER AND PASSENGER
    AIRBAGS
    WARNINGS
    Never place your arm over the airbag
    module as a deploying airbag can
    result in serious arm fractures or
    other injuries. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
    child restraint. Never place a
    rear-facing child restraint in front of
    an active airbag. If you must use a
    forward-facing child restraint in the front
    seat, move the seat upon which the child
    seat is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags
    deploy during significant frontal and near
    frontal crashes.
    The driver and passenger front airbag
    system consists of:
    •
    Driver and passenger airbag modules. · Crash sensors and monitoring
    system with readiness indicator.
    See Crash Sensors and Airbag
    Indicator (page 52). Passenger Airbag On and Off
    Switch 
     (If Equipped) WARNINGS
    Even with advanced restraints
    systems, properly restrain children
    12 and under in a rear seating
    position. Failure to follow this could
    seriously increase the risk of injury or death. The front passenger airbag is not
    designed to offer protection to an
    occupant in the center seating
    position. Your vehicle may have an airbag
    deactivation switch. Before driving,
    always look at the switch to make
    sure it is in the appropriate position. Failure
    to put the switch in the proper position can
    increase the risk of serious injury or death
    in a crash. High-series vehicles (if equipped)
    The front passenger airbag on and off
    switch has indicators that illuminate,
    indicating that the front passenger frontal
    airbag is either on or off. The indicator lamp
    is near the center of the instrument panel.
    Note:
    The passenger airbag status indicator
    OFF and ON lamps illuminate for a short
    period of time when you switch the ignition
    on to confirm it is functional.
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    							Passenger airbag
    Passenger airbag status
    indicator
    Switch position
    Disabled
    OFF: Lit
    Off
    ON: Unlit Enabled
    OFF: Unlit
    On
    ON: LitLow-series vehicles (if equipped)
    The front passenger airbag on and off
    switch has an indicator that illuminates
    and stays lit to remind you that the front
    passenger frontal airbag is off. The
    indicator lamp is near the center of the
    instrument panel.
    Note:
    The indicator lamp illuminates for a
    short period of time when you switch the
    ignition on to confirm it is functional.
    Turning the Passenger Airbag Off WARNINGS
    If the light does not illuminate when
    the passenger airbag switch is off
    and you switch the ignition on, have
    the passenger airbag switch serviced
    immediately by a qualified technician. To avoid switching on the airbag,
    always remove the ignition key with
    the switch in the off position. WARNINGS
    If your vehicle has rear seats, always
    transport children who are 12 and
    younger in the rear seat. Always use
    seatbelts and child restraints properly. Do
    not place a child in a rear facing infant seat
    in the front seat unless your vehicle is
    equipped with an airbag on and off switch
    and the passenger airbag is turned off. This
    is because the back of the infant seat is
    too close to the inflating airbag and the
    risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the
    airbag inflates is substantial. The passenger airbag on and off switch is
    in the glovebox.
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    							1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch
    to OFF and hold in OFF while removing
    the key.
    2. When you switch the ignition on, the passenger airbag off light illuminates
    briefly, momentarily shuts off and then
    turns back on. This indicates that the
    passenger airbag is deactivated.
    Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On WARNINGS
    The seatbelts for the driver and right
    front passenger seating positions are
    specifically designed to operate
    together with the airbags in certain types
    of crashes. When you switch off your
    airbag, you not only lose the protection of
    the airbag, you also may reduce the
    effectiveness of your seatbelt system. If
    the passenger does not meet the
    requirements stated in the National
    Highway Traffic Safety Administration or
    Transport Canada deactivation criteria,
    switching off the airbag can increase the
    risk of serious injury or death in a crash. If your vehicle has rear seats, always
    transport children who are 12 and
    younger in the rear seat. Always use
    seatbelts and child restraints properly. Do
    not place a child in a rear facing infant seat
    in the front seat unless your vehicle is
    equipped with an airbag on and off switch
    and the passenger airbag is turned off. This
    is because the back of the infant seat is
    too close to the inflating airbag and the
    risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the
    airbag inflates is substantial. If the passenger airbag off light is
    illuminated when the passenger
    airbag switch is on and the ignition
    is on, have the passenger airbag switch
    serviced immediately by a qualified
    technician. The passenger airbag remains off until you
    turn it back on.
    1. Insert the ignition key and turn the
    switch to ON.
    2. The passenger airbag off light will briefly illuminate when you switch the
    ignition on. This indicates that the
    passenger airbag is operational.
    The passenger side airbag should always
    be on (the passenger airbag off light
    should not be illuminated) unless the
    passenger is a person who meets the
    requirements stated either in Category 1, 2
    or 3 of the National Highway Traffic Safety
    Administration or Transport Canada
    deactivation criteria which follows.
    The vast majority of drivers and passengers
    are much safer with an airbag than
    without. To do their job and reduce the risk
    of life threatening injuries, airbags must
    open with great force, and this force can
    pose a potentially deadly risk in some
    situations, particularly when a front seat
    occupant is not properly buckled up. The
    most effective way to reduce the risk of
    unnecessary airbag injuries without
    reducing the overall safety of the vehicle
    is to make sure all occupants are properly
    restrained in the vehicle, especially in the
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