1998 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 57
1998 Ford Escort Manual
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Seating and safety restraints belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt warning light turns off. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light remains The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition key off. is turned to ON...Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if 57