Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 6

Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

Safety Belt Locking Modes

WARNINGS

After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an

authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function.

Belt and retractor assembly must be
replaced if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature

or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes.

All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the first type of
locking mode, and the front outboard
passenger and rear seat safety belts have
both types of locking modes described as
follows:

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.

When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

This mode should be used any time a child
safety seat, except a booster, is installed
in passenger front or rear seating positions.
Children 12 years old and under should be
properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. See Child
Safety (page 13).

How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

Non-inflatable safety belts

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1.

Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull

downward until the entire belt is pulled
out. As the belt retracts, you will hear
a clicking sound. This indicates the
safety belt is now in the automatic
locking mode.

Rear outboard inflatable safety belts
(second row only–if equipped)

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1.

Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt and

pull upward until the entire belt is
pulled out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the safety belt is now in
the automatic locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Rear Inflatable Safety Belt

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the rear inflatable safety belt.

The rear inflatable safety belts are fitted
in the shoulder portion of the safety belts
of the second-row outboard seating
positions.

Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are
compatible with most infant and child
safety car seats and belt positioning booster
seats when properly installed. This is
because they are designed to fill with a
cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a
slower rate than traditional airbags. After
inflation, the shoulder portion of the safety
belt remains cool to the touch.

The rear inflatable safety belt consists of
the following:

•

An inflatable bag located in the
shoulder safety belt webbing.

•

Lap safety belt webbing with
automatic locking mode.

•

The same warning light, electronic
control and diagnostic unit as used for
the front safety belts.

•

Impact sensors located in various parts
of the vehicle.

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How does the rear inflatable safety belt
system work?

The rear inflatable safety belts will
function like standard restraints in
everyday usage.

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During a crash of sufficient force, the
inflatable belt will inflate from inside the
webbing.

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The fully inflated belt's increased diameter
more effectively holds the occupant in the
appropriate seating position, and spreads
crash forces over more area of the body
than regular safety belts. This helps reduce
pressure on the chest and helps control
head and neck motion for passengers.

WARNING

If the rear inflatable safety belt has
deployed, it will not function again.
The rear inflatable safety belt system

must be replaced by an authorized dealer.

The rear inflatable safety belts are
designed to inflate in frontal or near-frontal
crashes and some side impact crashes.
The fact that the rear inflatable safety belt
did not inflate in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the forces were not of the
type sufficient to cause activation.

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

WARNINGS

Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.

Do not use extensions with an
inflatable safety belt.

If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, a safety belt extension assembly
can be obtained from an authorized dealer.

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. A
safety belt extension is not available for
the inflatable safety belt. Also, use the
safety belt extension only if the safety belt
is too short for you when fully extended.

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SAFETY BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Position the safety belt height
adjuster so that the belt rests across
the middle of your shoulder. Failure

to adjust the safety belt properly could
reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.

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To adjust the shoulder belt height:

1.

Pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.

2. Release the button and pull down on

the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.

SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the
driver's safety belt has not been

fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.

Conditions of operation

Then...

If...

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-

2 minutes and the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The driver's safety belt is not buckled

before the ignition switch is turned to the

on position...

The safety belt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver's safety belt is buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

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