Child Safety; Child Seat Positioning - Ford 2013 Escape Owner's Manual

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

WARNINGS
Children must always be properly
restrained.
This section provides useful
information on the installation and
safe use of child restraints. Ford
strongly recommends that you read and
understand this section before carrying
children in your vehicle.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the children are seated in suitable child
restraints prescribed by the laws of the
State or Territory in which the vehicle is
operated.
If you are in any doubt about the laws that
apply in your location, please consult your
local Authorised Ford Dealer or Local
Approved Child Restraint Fitting Station
for assistance.
WARNING
EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front
of it.
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Child Safety

On hot days, the temperature inside
the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to
these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk.
Safety belts and seats can become
hot in a vehicle that has been closed
up in sunny weather, they could burn
a small child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child anywhere
near them.
Read and follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions when
you are fitting a child restraint.
Do not alter or modify child restraints
in any way
Do not hold a child on your lap when
the vehicle is moving.
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle.
Destroy the child restraint if it has
been in a severe crash, even if no
damage is visible.
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WARNINGS