Manual Front Lap And Shoulder Belt - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

If your shoulder belts stop working after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may
have been triggered. Minor parking lot bumping
and severe road impacts (such as potholes) may
trigger the switch even when there is no
apparent body damage. In many instances, you
might not even know that the switch has been
triggered. The shut-off switch cuts power to the
motors that move the shoulder belts in addition
to stopping the flow of fuel to the engine. To
reset the switch, see Engine, starting after a
collision in the Index.
If your shoulder belts are not working properly,
get your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If the fuel pump shut-off switch is not the cause
for the shoulder belt not moving, have the
system serviced by a qualified technician as soon
as possible.
If the shoulder belt is released from the
emergency release buckle, store the tongue
end away from the seat tracks. Failure to
do this may result in the seat belt being
cut or torn when the seat is adjusted
forward or back. Any damaged shoulder
belt must be replaced.

Manual Front Lap and Shoulder Belt

(Available only on Canadian vehicles)
While in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt 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 lap and shoulder belt
locks and helps reduce your forward movement.
The retractor can be made to lock by jerking on
the belt.
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