If...
Then...
The driver’s or front passenger’s
safety belt becomes unbuckled for
approximately 1 minute while the
vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned to
ON...
The Belt-Minder
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feature is
activated - the safety belt warning
light illuminates and the warning
chime sounds for 6 seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately 5 minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.
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.
Belt-Minder
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.
2008 Fusion
(fsn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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