1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 69
1996 Ford Escort Manual
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7. Re-buckle belt. Forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and also tug it forward to see if it is held securely in place. See Figure 6. If excessive movement occurs, repeat steps 2 through 7 or properly install child seat in a different seating position in the vehicle. RWARNING Once you have attached the safety seat, test the seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the belt holds the seat in place. If the lap belt is too loose, tighten it by moving the locking clip, or put the safety seat in another seat and test it again. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or sudden stop greatly increases. Reclining seatbacks should be in the most upright position for use with child safety seats. 67