2001 FORD ESCORT child seat

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
²Coupe
²Sedan
Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as
shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under
the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position.
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4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat
may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
5. For further instructions to secure the child safety seat, refer to the
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt
seating positionssection of this chapter.
6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................79±80
and child safety seats ..............82
description ................................80
disposal ......................................84
driver air bag ............................82
indicator light .....................10, 84
operation ...................................82
passenger air bag .....................82
Air cleaner filter .......159±160, 189
Air conditioning ..........................38
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................148
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..................................98±99
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ..............62±63
disarming a triggered
system .................................63±64
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................63
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........19
Automatic transaxle .................101
driving with .............................103
fluid, adding ............................154
fluid, checking ........................154
fluid, refill capacities ..............190
fluid, specification ..................192
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........191
B
Battery .......................................157
acid, treating emergencies .....157charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....129
maintenance-free ....................157
replacement, specifications ...189
servicing ..................................157
Belt minder .................................75
Brakes ..........................................98
anti-lock ...............................98±99
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...........11, 99
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....145
fluid, refill capacities ..............190
fluid, specifications .........191±192
lubricant specifications ..191±192
parking ......................................99
shift interlock ..........................101
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....190
Certification Label ....................194
Child safety restraints ................85
child safety belts ......................85
Child safety seats ........................86
attaching with tether straps ....90
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
Cleaning your vehicle ...............184
engine compartment ..............186
exterior ............................184±185
exterior lamps .........................186
instrument cluster lens ..........187
instrument panel ....................187
interior .............................187±188
mirrors .....................................185
plastic parts ............................185
Index
209

P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................60
Parking brake ..............................99
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....189
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................122
Power door locks ........................54
Power steering ..........................100
fluid, checking and adding ....153
fluid, refill capacity ................190
fluid, specifications .........191±192
R
Radio ............................................19
Rear window defroster ...............43
Relays ................................117, 125
Remote entry system ...........57, 60
illuminated entry ......................62
locking/unlocking doors .....58±59
opening the trunk .....................59
panic alarm ...............................60
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................61
replacing the batteries .............60
Roof rack ...................................113
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................12, 69±73
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ....................69±73
belt minder ...............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..78, 188extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................70±72
for children ...............................85
lap belt ......................................74
warning light and chime ...10, 12,
75
Safety seats for children ............86
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................86
cleaning ...........................187±188
Servicing your vehicle ..............135
Spark plugs,
specifications .............189, 192±193
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................191±192
Speed control ..............................46
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ............93, 96
jump starting ..........................129
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................50
T
Tachometer .................................16
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................38
Tires ...........................125, 161±163
changing ..........................125±126
checking the pressure ............163
replacing ..................................164
rotating ....................................163
snow tires and chains ............165
tire grades ...............................162
treadwear ................................162
Index
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