Mercury 1996 Sable Manual page 25

The use of the safety belt extension
assembly, in the wagon rear-facing
seat will affect the performance of
the safety belts and increase the risk
of personal injury.
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. 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), 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
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