If...
Then...
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The BeltMinder 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 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.
2004 04- Mustang
(mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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