FORD 2009 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 123)

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 6 seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately 5 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
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
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.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes,
many when no
other vehicles are around.
2009 Escape (204)
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