Ford Ranger 2008 Owner's Manual page 18

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been
expended:
One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may
also deploy at the same time. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners will
only function once. If the front seat belt pretensioners are not replaced, the risk of
injury in a collision will increase. Expended front seat belt pretensioners and air bags
must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy. Additionally, the
load limiter will only limit loads on the chest once in a collision and this is another
reason to have the front seat belts inspected. Always have an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Ford Repairer inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and
air bags after any collision.
Instructions for Use of Seat Belt Assemblies:
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be
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worn low across the front of the pelvis, or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be
avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to
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provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly
reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and
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chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated, or damaged.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe
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impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.
Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
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Each seat belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a
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belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap.
No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent
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the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
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