2011 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less Use a child safety toddlers (generally age four or younger) seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a Small Children who have outgrown or no belt-positioning children longer properly fit in a child safety booster seat. seat (generally children who are less than 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) Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle children longer properly fit in a belt-positioning safety belt having the lap belt snug booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches and low across (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 shoulder and 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. 150 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)