Ford Escape: Seatbelts / Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
WARNING: Position the seatbelt
height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash.
![Ford Escape. Adjusting the Seatbelt Height](images/adjusting_the_seatbelt_height-1839/1812/ford_escape_adjusting_the_seatbelt_height_88.gif)
- Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.
- Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
WARNING: Always ride and drive
with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips...
How Does the Seatbelt Reminder Work
WARNING: The system will only
provide protection when you use the
seatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positions
and provides audio and graphic feedback...
Other information:
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
If you are using a MyKey® programmed key, the Belt-Minder®
cannot be disabled and does not time out after 5 minutes...
Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer
to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...