Ford 1998 Windstar, Owner'S Manual

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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Safety Belts
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use. We strongly recommend that you use
them every time you travel in your vehicle.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for
Children in this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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R
WARNING
Make sure that you and your passengers, including
pregnant women, wear safety belts. Be sure that the lap
belt portion of your safety belt fits snugly and as low as
possible around the hips.
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R
WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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Update:Fri Oct 11 10:48:20 1996