If...
Then...
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately 1
minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 5 km/h (3
mph) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned
to ON...
The BeltMinder
娂
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 of home.
⬙
Belts are
uncomfortable
⬙
Ford designs its 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
娂
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
⬙
Seat 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.
2005 Mercury Mariner
(mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
109
