1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 64

Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If...The driver safety belt is not buckled when the ignition key is turned to On...Then...The safety belt indicator illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the reminder chime sounds for 4-8 seconds. The safety belt indicator light and the reminder chime turn off. The driver safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding...The safety belt indicator light and The driver safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to the safety belt reminder chime On...remain off. Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure that there are no nicks, wear or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident, have all the safety belts and child seat anchoring brackets (if equipped) examined by a qualified technician. Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Safety belt extension assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. You can add about 20 cm (8 in.) to the belt length 65