1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 23

9. Turn the emergency handle to move the buckle rearward until you hear a click. To move the driver's buckle, turn the handle clockwise. To move the passenger's buckle, turn the handle counterclockwise. 10. Reinsert the shoulder belt tongue into the buckle. RWARNING If it is necessary to use the emergency handle to put the shoulder belt in position, have the system serviced by a qualified technician as soon as possible. Manual Front Lap Belts (U.S. vehicles equipped with motorized passive restraint) You should always wear the lap belt in addition to the shoulder belt. RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. RWARNING Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear both lap and shoulder belts for optimum protection in a collision. To fasten the lap belt: Pull the belt out of the retractor and bring it across your lap. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps and locks in place. 21