FORD 2007 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 109)

Reasons given... Consider...
ЉBelts are uncomfortableЉ
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.
BeltMinder
௡ reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
ЉSafety belts don’t workЉ
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 clothesЉ
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 clearЉ
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 CRASHЉ.
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate
into the buckle to avoid the BeltMinder
௡ chime. To do so may
adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bag system
2007 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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