Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010)
Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair
Belt-Minder(R) Deactivating/Activating
Preparation
NOTE: The Belt-Minder(R) can also be deactivated/activated using the scan tool.
1. Apply the parking brake before deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder(R).
2. Place the gear selector lever in PARK (P) (automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (N) (manual transmission).
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
4. Unbuckle the driver and passenger safety belts.
Deactivating/Activating
NOTE: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder(R) are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do
not buckle the other position.
1. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position. (Do not start the engine.)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lamp turns off (approximately 1 minute).
3. NOTE: Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off.
For a seating position to be disabled, at a moderate rate, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 3 times, ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled
state.
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After this step, the safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 3 seconds.
4. Within 7 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off, at a moderate rate, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
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This disables the Belt-Minder(R) feature for that seating position, if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning indicator
flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
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This enables the Belt-Minder(R) feature for that seating position, if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning indicator
flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds followed by another flash sequence of 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
5. After confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.
