1999 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual Children and air bags
For additional important safety
information, read all information on
safety restraints in this guide.
Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics
suggest tha

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual The air bags inflate and deflate
rapidly upon activation. After air bag
deployment, it is normal to notice a
smoke-like, powdery residue or
smell the burnt propellant. This may
consist of cornstarch,

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the
supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact
sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, t

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the
safety of children in your vehicle.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The pas

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturers instructions wit

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual Carefully follow all of the manufacturers instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install
and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sud

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual 3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route the
tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
manufacturers instructions. Be sure
the belt webbing is not twisted.

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FORD ESCORT 1999 7.G Owners Manual 7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to
remove