| Description and Operation Inertia reel seat belts are fitted for the front and rear seats as well as a static, center, rear seat lap belt. The front seats are also fitted with pyrotechnic pretensioners. Safety belts are life saving devices and therefore should be checked and tested with care at regular intervals. Safety belts that have been utilized in an accident should alsways be replaced irrespective of their visual appearance or apparent condition. WARNING:Un-deployed pyrotechnic pretensioners represent a danger during disposal, therefore, all such pretensioners must be deployed in accordance with the relevant operation. Refer to the procedure in this section. The pyrotechnic pretensioner is an integral part of the safety belt buckle. It is deployed by the air bag control module and, in the event of a frontal impact, which exceeds a predetermined limit, the charge is initiated which fires the pretensioner. The pretensioner draws in the buckle which reduces free-play in the safety belt. The pyrotechnic pretensioner is controlled and monitored by the air bag control module. Should a fault be sensed, the warning indicator within the instrument cluster will flash. For additional information, refer to Subsection 501-20B. WARNING:Failure to follow recommended cleaning instructions or procedures may adversely affect the durability and performance of components. WARNING:Do not bleach or attempt to alter the color of the seat belt webbing. Failure to follow manufacturers instructions may affect the strength and durability of the safety belt webbing. CAUTION:Test a small area of webbing away from normal view before attempting to clean the main area. CAUTION:Do not allow the cleaning agent to come into contact with the retractor mechanism. Use only Ford recommended upholstery cleaner to clean the safety belt webbing. | 
