2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 23

Child Safety • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. • • E142529 Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. E142530 E142528 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. E142531 20 Escape/Kuga (TM2)