Ford F-650/750 (2018 year). Manual — part 8

2. Release the button and pull down on

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

SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME

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This lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound if the
driver seatbelt has not been

fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.

Conditions of operation

Then

If

The seatbelt warning light illuminates and

the warning chime sounds for a few

seconds.

The driver seatbelt is not buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

The seatbelt warning light and warning

chime turn off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled while the

indicator light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The seatbelt warning light and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled before the

ignition switch is turned to the on position...

SEATBELT REMINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a tone
and illuminate the safety belt warning light
when you are in the driver seat and the
safety belt is unbuckled.

Then...

If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.

You buckle your safety belt before you

switch the ignition switch on or less than 1-
2 minutes elapse after you switch the igni-

tion on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for six seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until you buckle the safety belt.

You do not buckle your safety belt before

your vehicle has reached at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes elapse after

you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for six seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about five

minutes or until you buckle the safety belt.

The safety belt for the driver is unbuckled

for about one minute while the vehicle is

traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and

more than 1-2 minutes elapse after you

switch the ignition on...

Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature (Driver Only)

WARNING

While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being

safely belted and surviving an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not deactivate or activate the system
while driving the vehicle.

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.

Deactivate or activate the system by
performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•

The parking brake is set.

•

The transmission is in park (P) (if
equipped) or neutral (N).

•

The ignition is off.

•

All vehicle doors are closed.

•

The driver safety belt is unbuckled.

•

The parking lamps and headlamps are
off.

1.

Turn the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light

turns off (about one or two minutes).
You must complete Steps 3–5 within
60 seconds after the safety belt
warning light turns off. If not
completed, you must repeat the
procedure.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt

three times at a moderate speed,
ending with the safety belt in the
unbuckled state. After Step 4, the
safety belt warning light turns on for
three seconds.

4. Within seven seconds of the light

turning on, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt.

•

This will switch the feature off for the
seating position if it is currently on.

•

This will switch the feature on for the
seating position if it is currently off.

The safety belt warning light flashing four
times per second for three seconds
provides confirmation of disabling
Belt-Minder.

The following sequence provides
confirmation of enabling Belt-Minder:
•

The safety belt warning light flashing
four times per second for three
seconds.

•

The safety belt warning light turning
off.

•

The safety belt warning light flashing
four times per second for three
seconds.

After receiving confirmation, the procedure
is complete.

CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies
(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.

Ford Motor Company recommends that
all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
involved in a crash be replaced. However,
if the crash was minor and an authorized
dealer finds that the belts do not show
damage and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced. Safety
belt assemblies not in use during a crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.

Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 229).

SEATBELT EXTENSION

WARNINGS

Persons who fit into the vehicle's
seatbelt should not use an extension.
Unnecessary use could result in

serious personal injury in the event of a
crash.

Only use extensions provided free of
charge by Ford Motor Company
dealers. The dealer will provide an

extension designed specifically for this
vehicle, model year and seating position.
The use of an extension intended for
another vehicle, model year or seating
position may not offer you the full
protection of your vehicle’s seatbelt
restraint system.

Never use seatbelt extensions to
install child restraints.

Do not use a seatbelt extension with
an inflatable seatbelt.

Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the belt across the torso, over
the lap or to make the seatbelt

buckle easier to reach.

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fasten the
seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an
extension that is compatible with the
seatbelts is available free of charge from
Ford Motor Company dealers. Only Ford
seatbelt extensions made by the original
equipment seatbelts manufacturer should
be used with Ford seatbelts. Ask your
authorized dealer if your extension is
compatible with your Ford vehicle restraint
system.