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Seat Belts

Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance

In this manual: Seat Belts
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Periodically inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child restraint systems to make sure they operate properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child restraint seatbelts for nicks, tears, or cuts. Replace as necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt anchor assemblies, buckle anchor assemblies, sliding latch plate (if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on the seatback (if equipped), child restraint anchorages and tether anchors, and their attaching hardware must be inspected after a crash. For additional information, refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for inspection and maintenance information related to the child restraint.

We recommend that all seatbelts in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer determines the belts are undamaged and continue to operate properly, replacement is not necessary. Seatbelt assemblies that were not in use during the crash must also be inspected and replaced if damage or improper operation is noted. For proper seatbelt care, refer to Vehicle Care.

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