2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 201

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 Use a vehicle children longer properly fit in a safety belt having belt-positioning booster seat the lap belt snug (generally children who are at least 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 centered across (45 kg) if recommended by child 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. 201