2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 115

Seating and safety restraints BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly TellĆTale Label" (if applicable, located on lap portion at outboard side of seat above anchorage point) is activated and states that the retractor assembly is required to be replaced, or 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 Service Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Using safety restraints properly Combination lap and shoulder belt To fasten, insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle until you hear it snap and feel it lock. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the slot. The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes.