2009 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 131

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type 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 greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb hips, shoulder belt (45 kg) if recommended by child centered across restraint manufacturer) the shoulder and 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. 131 2009 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide USA (fus)