2009 Ford E250 Cargo Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135

Seating and Safety Restraints Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth row bench seats For the center position of a * three-passenger bench seat, the tether strap can be attached directly to the tether bracket provided under the back edge of the seat * cushion. For the outboard positions, the tether strap can be attached to the slot in the side of the seat pedestal. *: Although tether slots are provided on the seat pedestals of the four-passenger bench seat, use of child seats is not recommended for these seating position locations. 1. For any three-passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on the left hand outboard position, the center position, or the right hand outboard position as desired. 2. Route the child safety tether strap over the back of the bench seat. 3. Clip the center tether strap hook to the tether bracket mounted under rear rail of seat cushion frame. Clip the outboard tether strap hooks to the tether bracket slot provided on the left side of each seat pedestal. The slot is located between the two holes. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g., convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are around four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner guide 135 2009 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)