If...
Then...
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately
1 minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on...
The Belt-Minder
威
feature is activated
- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given...
Consider...
⬙
Crashes are rare events
⬙
36700 crashes occur every day.
The
more we drive, the more we are
exposed to
⬙
rare
⬙
events, even for
good drivers.
1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during
our lifetime.
⬙
I’m not going far
⬙
3 of 4
fatal crashes occur within
25
miles (40 km) of home.
⬙
Belts are uncomfortable
⬙
Your Ford safety belts are designed to
enhance comfort. If you are
uncomfortable - try different positions
for the safety belt upper anchorage
and seatback which should be as
upright as possible; this can improve
comfort.
⬙
I was in a hurry
⬙
Prime time for an accident.
Belt-Minder
威
reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
⬙
Safety belts don’t work
⬙
Safety belts,
when used properly,
reduce risk of death
to front seat
occupants by
45% in cars,
and by
60% in light trucks.
Seating and Safety Restraints
135
2012 Escape
(204)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)