1996 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 26

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Driver air bag (F-150 - F-250 under 8500 lbs. only) Your vehicle is equipped with a driver side air bag supplemental restraint system located in the steering wheel and identified by the letters "SRS" in the center of the wheel. The driver air bag is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), provided in addition to the driver lap/shoulder belt, and is designed to supplement the protection provided to a properly belted driver in moderate to severe frontal collisions. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the lower body. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is provided. 23