FORD 2011 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 133)

If... Then...
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately
1 minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on... The Belt-Minder
௡ feature is activated
- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.
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 eventsЉ
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 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.
Belt-Minder
௡ 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.
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Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
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