Ford Fusion: Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Seatbelt Systems / Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision. General Procedures

Inspection

WARNING: All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section 501-20A General Procedures of this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the seatbelt attaching areas for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its original shape and structural integrity.

Install new seatbelt(s) at any seating position(s) where deployment has occurred and the seatbelt(s) were used. Carry out the appropriate Functional Test procedure for all seating positions.
Refer to: Seatbelt Systems (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

Seatbelt Maintenance. General Procedures

Inspection WARNING: All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section 501-20A General Procedures of this manual...

Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt. General Procedures

Adjustment NOTE: Typical seatbelt tongue shown, others similar. Fold the seatbelt as indicated. Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the seatbelt tongue...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Interior Luggage Compartment Release

WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Child Restraint Positioning

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Properly secure children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible...

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

Ford Fusion. Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy