Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 98

Only fit a "bull bar" to your vehicle which is compatible with the
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System in your vehicle. "Bull
bars" which are not compatible with the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System in your vehicle may cause your air bag to malfunction
which could result in damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself or
others and may void the vehicle's compliance to Australian Design
Rules and New Zealand Land Transport Rules.
Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,
bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the
performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify the front end of the vehicle.
Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag
sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body
Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation
of additional equipment.
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.
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.
Seating and safety restraints
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