Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Seat Belt Reminder Buzzer: Service and Repair
Belt-Minder(R) Deactivating/Activating
Preparation
NOTE: The Belt-Minder(R) deactivating/activating can also be carried out using the scan tool.
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 as this terminates the process.
1. Before deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder(R), set the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission selector lever in PARK.
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
4. Unbuckle the driver and front passenger safety belts.
Deactivating/Activating
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (Do not start the engine.)
2. Wait approximately 1 minute until the safety belt warning indicator turns off.
3. NOTE: Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off.
To disable/enable the seating position, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state.
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After Step 3, the safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 3 seconds.
4. Within 10 seconds of the safety belt warning indicator turning on, 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 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning indicator flashing 4
times per second for 3 seconds again.
