1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62

Seating and safety restraints To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place. Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Center rear lap belt (sedan) The safety belt in the center rear seating position has a detachable shoulder belt and does not contain the automatic locking mode (ALR). To attach the shoulder belt to the lap belt, pull the shoulder belt out from the retractor in the seatback and insert into the lap belt connecting pin into the wide end of the key slot on the shoulder belt. Pull the connecting pin into the narrow end of the key slot until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the shoulder belt is securely fastened to the lap belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. 62