Front safety belt energy management retractors
The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow
webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled
manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps
reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by
limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to
Safety restraints
section in
this chapter.
Determining if the Personal Safety System
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is operational
The Personal Safety System
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uses a warning light in the instrument
cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer
to the
Warning lights and chimes
section in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System
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is not
required.
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits
and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),
safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver
seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints
warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is
indicated by one or more of the following:
•
The warning light will either flash or stay lit.
•
The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is
turned on.
•
A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal
Safety System
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serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician
immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in
the event of a collision.
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back
seat where they can be properly restrained.
2005 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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