2010 Ford Flex Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Infants Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less Use a child safety or (generally age four or younger) seat (sometimes toddlers called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a Small Children who have outgrown or no children longer 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 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer) Use a vehicle safety Larger Children who have outgrown or no children longer properly fit in a belt-positioning belt having the lap belt snug and low booster seat (generally children who across the hips, are at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb shoulder belt centered across the (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if shoulder and chest, recommended by child restraint and seatback manufacturer) 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. 198 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)