Ford Escape: Seatbelts / Fastening the Seatbelts

- Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle, the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from,
until it engages.
Note: Make sure that the seatbelt tongue
is properly fastened in the seatbelt buckle.

- Press the button to release the seatbelt
tongue.

When in use, place the rear seatbelts in the
belt guides on the outermost seat
backrests.
WARNING: Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Children must always
be properly restrained...
Sensitive Locking Mode
What is Sensitive Locking Mode
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbelt
retractor feature that allows shoulder belt
length adjustment according to your
movements and locking in response to
vehicle movement...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury...