Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System; Safety Belt Maintenance - Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual

Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only
if the safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extension to change the fit of
the shoulder belt across the torso.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety
belts and increase the risk of personal
injury.

Safety Belt Maintenance

Check the safety belt systems periodically to make
sure that they work properly and are not damaged.
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), shoulder belt height
adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether
bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after any collision.
Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies
used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
However, if the collision was minor and a qualified
technician finds that the belts do not show damage
and continue to operate properly, they do not need
to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is
noted.
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Important Air Bag Precautions
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
restraint system designed to work with the safety
belts to help protect you and your right front seat
passenger in the event of a collision. The Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System is primarily designed
to reduce certain upper body injuries.
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