2002 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 84

Seating and Safety Restraints In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. In the event of a collision resulting in the deployment of the front air bags, the front safety belts must be replaced. 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. 84