1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 145

WARNING Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. WARNING Children should always ride with the seatback in the fully upright position. WARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. WARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision. Combinatio Lap and Shoulder n Belts Whil e you r vehicl e i s i n motion , th la p an d shoulde r bel t adjust s t o However , i f yo u brak e hard , corne r h vehicl e receive s a n impac t o f 5 mp more , th e la p an d shoulde r bel t loc reduc e you r forwar d movement. Afte r yo u ge t int o you r vehicle loc k it . The n adjus t th e sea suit s yo u best. , clos t t o 140