FORD 2011 Escape Hybrid v.2 - Manual (Page 139)

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
ЉCrashes are rare
events
Љ
36700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to
ЉrareЉ events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ
3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles
(40 km) of home.
ЉBelts are
uncomfortable
Љ
Your Ford safety belts are designed 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.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ
Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder
௡
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
ЉSafety belts don’t
work
Љ
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk
of death to front seat occupants by 45% in
cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are
around.
ЉBelts wrinkle my
clothes
Љ
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
ЉThe people I’m with
don’t wear belts
Љ
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more
often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.
Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate
behavior they see.
ЉI have an airbagЉ
Airbags offer greater protection when used with
safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.
ЉI’d rather be thrown
clear
Љ
Not a good idea. People who are ejected are
40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help
prevent ejection, WE CAN’T
ЉPICK OUR
CRASH
Љ.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2011 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)