2003 Ford Escape Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 343

Seating and Safety Restraints Make sure that the seat is firmly locked into position and the the seat belt buckles are exposed. To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab. 2. Pull the cushion so that the rods remove from the locking tabs. To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion so that the rods fit into the locking tabs. 2. Make sure that the hinges are locked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. 85