If...
Then...
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The BeltMinder
威
feature will not
activate.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given...
Consider...
“Crashes are rare
events”
36700 crashes occur every day.
The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,
even for good drivers.
1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
“I’m not going far”
3 of 4
fatal crashes occur within
25
miles (40 km)
of home.
“Belts are
uncomfortable”
We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
“I was in a hurry”
Prime time for an accident.
BeltMinder
威
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
“Safety belts don’t
work”
Safety belts,
when used properly,
reduce risk of
death
to front seat occupants by
45% in cars,
and by
60% in light trucks.
“Traffic is light”
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes,
many when no other vehicles are around.
“Belts wrinkle my
clothes”
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
“The people I’m
with don’t wear
belts”
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more
often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.
Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate
behavior they see.
2007 F-250/350/450/550
(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
107
