Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 943 (WARNING SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESBELT-MINDER® DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATINGDEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Belt-Minder® Deactivating/Activating: Deactivating/Activating
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Deactivating/Activating
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- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. (Do not start the engine.)
- Wait until the safety belt warning lamp turns off (approximately 1 to 2 minutes).
- For seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. After this step, the air bar warning indicator illuminates for 3 seconds.
- Within 10 seconds after the air bar warning indicator turns off, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
- This disables the safety belt minder feature for that seating position, if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the air bar warning indicator flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
- This enables the safety belt minder feature for that seating position, if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the air bag warning indicator flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds followed by another flash sequence of 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
- After confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.
NOTE:
Steps 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.