Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 133

Important Safety Belt Information
The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers
in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada, the law
requires their use.
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
the seatback is upright
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light
may come on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt Warning
Light and Chime in the Instrumentation chapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how to
properly use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for
Children in this chapter for special instructions about using safety
belts for children.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the
lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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