Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Description and Operation
Safety Belt System
WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to
verify correct function:
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Retractors
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Buckles
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Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
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Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
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Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
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Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
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Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing, a
new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be
restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety
belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front
outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt
systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
When replacing any active occupant restraint components, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master Parts
and Accessories Catalog.
Safety Belt Warning System
The safety belt warning system is a reminder to fasten the driver safety belt. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing, Safety Belt System See: Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
Belt-Minder(R)
The Belt-Minder(R) feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that
the driver safety belt is unbuckled. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing, Safety Belt System See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics.