Ford Escape: Combination lap and shoulder belts
1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
Restraint of pregnant women
WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See figure below.
Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt System
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly r ...Energy Management Feature
• This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front and rear outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on colli ...See also:
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel. ...
Filling the Tank
WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump
island. Turn off the eng ...
Maintenance Minder
Your vehicle displays engine oil life
and maintenance service items on
the information display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenanc ...