2011 Ford E150 Cargo Owner's Manual - Page 114

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 belt-positioning safety belt having booster seat (generally children who the lap belt snug and low across are at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb the hips, shoulder belt centered (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint across the manufacturer) 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. 114 2010 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)