Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Seat Belt: Description and Operation
Seat Belt System
Shoulder Harness Retractor
The continuous loop seat and shoulder safety belt system has a movable tongue on the front outboard lap/shoulder safety belt and only one retractor.
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 or hangs in front of the child's face, chin,
neck, or throat, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle or the use of a booster seat may 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. Failure to properly utilize 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. For child restraint information refer to the description. Child restraint use is required
by law.
NOTE: Safety bell assemblies must be replaced after they have been subjected to loading by occupants in a collision.
The system incorporates a buzzer/chime and lamp warnings. The safety belt warning illuminates for approximately eight seconds after the ignition
switch is turned on, regardless of safety belt usage. The safety belt warning buzzer is grounded by a switch in the LH inboard buckle. The safety belt
warning buzzer/chime will sound for approximately eight seconds unless the driver's belt is connected.
