2004 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96

Seating and Safety Restraints BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in the Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The front outboard seat belt systems have a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. Safety belt replacement label The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger outboard anchor location covers a "Replace Belt" label on the safety belt. 96 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)