Taurus V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1993)
Seat Belt: Description and Operation
Seat Belt System
A continuous loop, single retractor restraint system is used on these vehicles.
The lap and shoulder safety belts are factory installed. If safety belt, or cable/buckle assemblies are removed for any reason, they should be installed.
Tighten the anchor bolts to 30-40 N.m (23-29 lb-ft) and anchor nuts to 60-90 N.m (44-66 lb-ft) as shown in appropriate illustration.
WARNING:
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CHILDREN HAVING A SEATING HEIGHT GREATER THAN 71 CM (28 INCHES), WHICH IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR
USE OF THE TOT-GUARD, SHOULD USE THE SAFETY BELTS PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE
SHOULDER BELT PORTION OF THE LAP/SHOULDER SAFETY BELT SHOULD NOT BE USED IF IT CONTACTS THE
CHILD'S FACE, CHIN, NECK OR THROAT. IF THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT EITHER TOUCHES THE
CHILD'S FACE, CHIN NECK OR THROAT, MOVE THE CHILD CLOSER TO THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE OR USE A
BOOSTER TO HELP PROVIDE A GOOD SHOULDER BELT FIT. IF THE SHOULDER BELT STILL DOES NOT FIT; MOVE THE
CHILD TO A SEAT WITH A LAP BELT ONLY. IF THE SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY, THE CHILD'S
CHANCES OF BEING INJURED IN A COLLISION INCREASE.
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ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD WEAR SAFETY BELTS FOR MAXIMUM
PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, SHOULD
BE SURE THE LAP SAFETY BELT, OR LAP SAFETY BELT PORTION OF THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT, IS FITTED SNUGLY
AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. SHOULDER BELTS SHOULD ALSO BE PROPERLY
ADJUSTED FOR MINIMUM SLACK. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THE SAFETY BELTS MAY INCREASE THE CHANCES
AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
ACCORDING TO ACCIDENT STATISTICS, PROPERLY RESTRAINED CHILDREN ARE SAFER IN THE REAR SEAT THAN IN
THE FRONT SEAT. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INFANT AND CHILD RESTRAINTS SHOULD BE OBTAINED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE INFANT AND CHILD
RESTRAINT. CHILD RESTRAINT USE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
The driver's safety belt system incorporates a chime and lamp warning to indicate non-safety belt usage. The safety belt warning indicator illuminates for
approximately eight seconds after the ignition switch is turned on, regardless of safety belt usage. The safety belt warning chime is grounded by a switch
in the LH inboard buckle. The safety belt warning chime will sound for approximately eight seconds unless the driver's belt is connected.
