Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation

Occupant Restraint System, Part 1:

Occupant Restraint System, Part 2:

WARNING:
^ ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDER BAR), IF EQUIPPED, CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER BRACKETS (IF EQUIPPED) AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. NEW SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE FITTED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE CORRECTLY. NEW SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD ALSO BE FITTED WHERE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION, ARE INSPECTED AND DAMAGE OR INCORRECT OPERATION IS NOTED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALL VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE OPTIONAL PASSENGER AIR BAG FROM THE FACTORY HAVE A WARNING STICKER ATTACHED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, PROHIBITING THE USE OF REAR FACING CHILD SEATS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

The Cougar is equipped with two front and two rear inertia reel, three point lap and diagonal safety belts.

Each of the passenger safety belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retraction (ALR) to allow the safety belt to be tailored to a child seat.

The front safety belt retractors are housed within the B-pillar adjacent to the front seat. The lower safety belt anchor is attached to the body by a rail which allows the webbing to be moved clear of the door opening when accessing the rear passenger seat. The upper anchor is mounted onto a sliding mount to allow the safety belt to be adjusted to the user. The driver safety belt buckle is also fitted with a switch which illuminates a warning indicator on the instrument panel if the safety belt is not fastened. The rear safety belt retractors are mounted behind the luggage compartment trim panel.