Protection Features For Safer Driving; Safety From Electronics; Running In - Ford ZD Escape Series Manual

PROTECTION FEATURES
FOR SAFER DRIVING
The risk of injury from traffic accidents
can never be completely eliminated, but
it can be reduced with the aid of modern
technology.
For example, in addition to front and rear
crash absorbing zones, your vehicle also
has lateral impact protection areas in the
side doors.
The safety restraint system with front air
bag(s) offers protection in the event of a
frontal collision. The safety seats should
prevent you sliding under the belts.
These features are designed to help
reduce the risk of injury.
Remember these safety features may
never be needed if you always stay alert
and drive cautiously.
WARNINGS
Please refer to Occupant
protection (page 20) for
additional information. Misuse of the air
bag can result in injuries.
NEVER install any child restraint
(eg. baby capsule, child seat or
booster seat) in the front seat where a
passenger air bag is fitted, as serious
injury or death may result from the force
of the inflating front passenger air bag.
The rear seat is the safest place for
children.
Introduction
SAFETY FROM
ELECTRONICS
For your safety, your vehicle is fitted with
sophisticated electronic controls.
By operating other electronic
equipment (eg. mobile telephone
without exterior aerial) electromagnetic
fields can occur which can cause
malfunctions of the vehicle electronics.
You should therefore observe the
instructions of the equipment
manufacturers.

RUNNING IN

There are no compulsory running in rules
for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too
briskly during the first 1,500 Km. Vary the
speed frequently and avoid labouring
the engine. This is necessary to give the
moving parts a chance to bed in.
If possible, you should avoid heavy use
of the brakes for the first 150 Km in town
and for the first 1,500 Km on open roads.
From 1,500 Km onwards you can
gradually increase the performance of
your vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
Avoid using high engine speeds. You will
then protect your engine, reduce fuel
consumption, lower the engine noise
level and help to reduce the
environmental burden.
We wish you safe and pleasurable driving
with your Ford vehicle.
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