Ford Escape: Seatbelt Systems / General Procedures - Seatbelt Cleaning
Cleaning
WARNING:
Do not bleach or re-dye the seatbelt webbing, as the webbing
may weaken. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of
serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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Refer to the owner's literature for information on
seatbelt care and the recommended cleaning solution to use. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions provided with the cleaning solution.
Repair
NOTE:
If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt
retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal
condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of
speed...
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
pedal.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your
foot on the brake pedal...