Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Description and Operation
SAFETY BELT WARNING INDICATOR
If the shoulder belt should stall before reaching the B-pillar locked position, the safety belt warning indicator lamp will come on (after a delay of eight
seconds) and the warning chime will sound (after a delay of approximately 15 seconds) the lamp and chime will stay on until the shoulder belt is
locked at the B-pillar.
If both the indicator lamp and chime remain on, check to ensure both shoulder belts are latched to the emergency release buckle. If they are latched,
the shoulder belt has not reached its locked position at the B-pillar, perform Manual Override System procedures before driving the vehicle.
The shoulder belt will automatically adjust itself to allow for comfort and freedom of movement by the occupant. It will lock tight only on extremely
hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more.
When the ignition is in any position and the door is opened, the shoulder belt will move forward to the A-pillar. This will allow ample room to enter
and exit the vehicle.
WARNING: USE THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULDER ONLY. NEVER WEAR THE SHOULDER BELT UNDER
THE ARM. NEVER SWING IT AROUND YOUR NECK OVER THE INSIDE SHOULDER. NEVER USE A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE
THAN ONE PERSON. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE THE CHANCE AND/OR SEVERITY OF
INJURY IN A COLLISION.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE the belt as an assist handle when entering or exiting the vehicle. The door should not be opened while the vehicle is in
motion.
SAFETY BELT REMINDER INDICATOR FUNCTION
NOTE: The operation of the safety belt reminder chime function is not affected by this change in operation of the safety belt reminder indicator.
If driver's safety belt is fastened with ignition key turned to ON, the safety belt indicator in the instrument cluster will not illuminate.
If driver's safety belt is not fastened with ignition key turned to ON, the safety belt indicator will illuminate steadily for approximately 60 seconds as a
reminder to fasten the safety belt. If the driver fastens the safety belt while indicator is illuminated, the indicator will turn off immediately.