Mustang V8-46L DOHC Seat Belt System Description for Convertible Model
Seat Belt: Description and Operation
Convertible
Driver Side
The lap/shoulder safety belt has a dual retractor system.
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The Lap/shoulder safety belt has a dual retractor system.
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A shoulder belt retractor is attached to a bracket located in the quarter panel and a lap belt located at the base of quarter panel at rear of door
opening.
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The safety belt webbing of the two retractors is joined to a common tongue.
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The lap / shoulder safety belt retractor is designed to let the webbing move in or out freely except during vehicle hard braking, hard cornering or
impacts approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more. Then it is automatically locked by a mechanically-triggered inertia sensor.
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The shoulder belt must always be in the belt holder on the seat back when the belt in use.
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The lap belt webbing passes through a guide which is attached to the seat cushion. Be sure the webbing is routed through the guide.
Front Passenger Side
The lap/shoulder safety belt has a dual retractor system.
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The shoulder belt retractor is attached to a bracket located in the quarter panel. The lap belt retractor is located at the base of quarter panel at the
rear of the door opening.
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The safety belt webbing of the two retractors is joined to a common tongue.
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The lap/shoulder safety belt retractor is designed to let the webbing move freely in or out except during vehicle, hard braking, hard cornering or
impacts of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more. Then it is automatically locked by a mechanically-triggered inertia sensor.
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The convertible has a dual locking mode retractor on the lap belt part of the lap / shoulder belt on the front seat passenger side. The retractor
modes function as follows:
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In the vehicle-sensitive (emergency) locking mode, the lap belt retractor will allow freedom of movement, locking tight only in hard braking and
hard cornering or impacts of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more.
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The lap belt retractor cannot be made to lock by pulling on the belt.
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In the automatic locking mode, the lap belt retractor will remain locked and does not allow freedom of movement.
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This mode provides tight lap belt on the hips and child seat or infant carrier installation.
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This mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier on the front passenger seat. To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode, perform the following steps: