1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 61

Seating and safety restraints extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...Then...The safety belt indicator illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt indicator light and warning chime turn off. The driver's side safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning The driver's safety belt is buckled before light and indicator chime the ignition key is remain off. turned to ON... Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be 62