FORD 2009 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 150)

The LATCH anchors are located at
the rear section of the rear seat
between the cushion and seat back.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors
shown.
The two innermost lower anchors are not provided for the rear center
seating position because the anchors are generally too far apart to install
a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments. LATCH compatible child
seats with attachments on belt webbing can be used at the center
seating position only if the child seat manufacturer’s instructions state
that the child seat can be installed to lower anchors that are spaced up
to 20 inches (500 mm) apart. If this information is not included in the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions, it may be helpful to call the child
seat manufacturer directly to ask. Do not attach a child seat to any lower
anchor if an adjacent child seat is also attached to that anchor.
WARNING: Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center
seating position unless the child seat manufacturer’s instructions
permit use of anchorages that are spaced up to 20 inches (500 mm)
apart.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same
anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold
two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious
injury or death.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and have
attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, do not
tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat
cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug
without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just
touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the
Seating and Safety Restraints
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