Child Safety - Ford ESCAPE Owner's Manual

WARNINGS
Always carefully follow the
instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint device
is appropriate for your child's size, height,
weight, or age. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions and warnings
provided for installation and use in
conjunction with the instructions and
warnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is
improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child's height, age,
or weight or does not properly fit the child
may increase the risk of serious injury or
death.
Never let a passenger hold a child on
his or her lap while your vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash,
which may result in serious injury or death.
Restraint Combined
type weight of
child and
child
restraint
seat
Rear facing Up to 65 lb
child seat (29.5 kg)
Rear facing Over 65 lb
child seat (29.5 kg)
Forward Up to 65 lb
facing (29.5 kg)
child seat
Forward Over 65 lb
facing (29.5 kg)
child seat
Escape/Kuga (TM2)

Child Safety

of injury or death in a crash.
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
of serious injury.
reduces the protection for the upper part
of the body and may increase the risk of
injury or death in a crash.
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X
LATCH LATCH
(lower (lower
anchors anchors
and top only)
tether
anchor)
X
X
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WARNINGS
Never use pillows, books, or towels
to boost a child. They can slide
around and increase the likelihood
Always restrain an unoccupied child
seat or booster seat. These objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
Never place, or allow a child to place,
the shoulder belt under a child's arm
or behind the back because it
To avoid risk of injury, do not leave
children or pets unattended in your
vehicle.
Safety belt Safety belt
and top and LATCH
tether (lower
anchor anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
X X
X X
Safety belt
only
X
X