1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 45

Seating and safety restraints Adjusting the rear center facing jump seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belts for rear center facing jump seat occupants have automatic retractors for the belt tongue and a fixed position buckle. To fasten the belt, pull the belt all the way across your hips and insert the tongue into the buckle on your rear door until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened by pulling on the tongue. • Position the belt so that it fits snugly and as low as possible around the hips. • If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the procedure above. To unfasten the belt, push in the release button prior to opening the rear door. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety 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. 45