FORD 2009 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 200)

The Belt-Minder
௡ feature uses two different warning chimes. During the
first minute of activation, the warning chime will sound once every
second. The remaining warning chimes will sound twice every second
while the system is activated.
If... Then...
The driver’s and front
passenger’s safety belts are
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position or less than
1-2 minutes have elapsed
since the ignition switch
has been turned on... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature will not activate.
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt is
not buckled when the
vehicle has reached at
least 3 mph (5 km/h) and
1-2 minutes have elapsed
since the ignition switch
has been turned to on... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature is activated - the
safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until the
safety belts are buckled.
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
௡ feature is activated - the
safety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds
every 30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until the
safety belts are buckled.
2009 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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