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Safety belts – FORD 2015 F-150 User Manual

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1.

To lengthen the lap belt, pull some
webbing out of the shoulder belt
retractor.

2. While holding the webbing below the

tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion)
of the tongue so that it is parallel to the
webbing and slide the tongue upward.

3. Provide enough lap belt length so that

the tongue can reach the buckle.

Fastening the Cinch Tongue

WARNING

The lap belt should fit snugly and as
low as possible around the hips, not
across the waist.

1.

Pull the lap and shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder belt
portion of the safety belt crosses your
shoulder and chest.

2. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the

belt is twisted, remove the twist.

3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper

buckle for your seating position until
you hear a snap and feel it latch.

4. Make sure you securely fasten the

tongue to the buckle by pulling on the
tongue.

While you are fastened in the safety belt,
the lap and shoulder belt with a cinch
tongue adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will
become locked and help reduce your
forward movement.

Using Safety Belts During

Pregnancy

WARNING

Always ride and drive with your
seatback upright and the safety belt
properly fastened. The lap portion of

the safety belt should fit snug and be
positioned low across the hips. The
shoulder portion of the safety belt should
be positioned across the chest. Pregnant
women should also follow this practice.

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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. Position the lap belt portion of
a combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort will allow. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNINGS

After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an

authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function.

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