Mercury 2005 Mercury Mariner User Manual

If... Then...
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately 1
minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 5 km/h (3
mph) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned
to ON...
The BeltMinder娂 feature is activated -
the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for approximately
5 minutes or until the safety belts are
buckled.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
⬙Crashes are rare
events⬙
36700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to ⬙rare⬙ events,
even for good drivers. 1in4ofuswillbe
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
⬙I’m not going far⬙ 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
⬙Belts are
uncomfortable⬙
Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
⬙I was in a hurry⬙ Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder娂
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
⬙Seat belts don’t
work⬙
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,
and by 60% in light trucks.
⬙Traffic is light⬙ Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.
⬙Belts wrinkle my
clothes⬙
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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Mercury 2005 Mercury Mariner Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	2005 Mercury Mariner
Category	Automobile
Language	English