1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 120

Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime (U.S. vehicles equipped with motorized passive restraint) The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your safety belt. One of the following will take place: u If the lap belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will come on for one to two minutes and the chime will sound for four to eight seconds. u If the lap belt is buckled while the light is on u If the lap belt is buckled before the key is and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off. turned to the ON position, neither the light nor chime will activate. If the warning light remains illuminated for more than one minute, check to be sure that both shoulder belts are latched to the emergency release buckle. If the warning light remains illuminated with both front seat shoulder belts latched to the emergency release buckles, refer to the section titled What to Do If Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly before driving the vehicle. 119