2009 Ford E250 Cargo Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 121
2009 Ford E250 Cargo Manual
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Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Small Children who have outgrown or no longer Use a children properly fit in a child safety seat belt-positioning (generally children who are less than booster seat. 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) and upward to 100 lbs (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer) Larger Children who have outgrown or no longer Use a vehicle children properly fit in a belt-positioning booster safety belt having seat (generally children who are at least the lap belt snug and low across the 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or hips, shoulder belt greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child centered across the shoulder and restraint manufacturer) chest, and seatback upright. • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U.S. and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (12) years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 121 2009 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)