2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 215

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Small Children who have outgrown or no Use a 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 Larger Children who have outgrown or no children longer properly fit in a belt-positioning safety belt having booster seat (generally children who are the lap belt snug at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall and low across the hips, shoulder belt or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child centered across 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. 215 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)