Ford Escape: Front Seats / Sitting in the Correct Position
When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
- Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
- Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
- Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
- Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
- Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
- Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash...
Head Restraint Components
The front seat head restraints consists of:
An energy absorbing head restraint.
Two steel stems.
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button...
Other information:
Connect your device to a USB port.
Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note: Certain features of the system are
not available when you are using Apple
CarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on
the
feature bar...
Removal
Remove the front door scuff plates.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...