F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Seat Belt Warning Timer: Description and Operation
The driver safety belt incorporates a safety belt warning indicator switch, warning indicator and chime. The warning indicator and chime are reminders
to fasten the safety belt.
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If the driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two
minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the warning indicator is on and the chime is sounding, the warning light and warning chime turn off.
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If the safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, the warning indicator will come on for 4 to 8 seconds with no chime.
WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLIES (IF EQUIPPED), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF EQUIPPED), CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER
ATTACHMENTS (IF EQUIPPED), AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT
ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND
OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED
IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.
When replacing safety belt buckles and/or retractor assemblies, use only the replacement parts specified in the Ford Customer Service Division Master
Parts and Accessories Catalog.
