FORD 2003 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 92)

If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position... The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
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 of home.
ЉBelts are
uncomfortable
Љ
Ford designs its safety belts 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.
ЉSeat 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.
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