1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 30

/!\ WARNING Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers. When possible, put children in the rear seat, of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. /!\ WARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. if you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. /!\ WARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could bum a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. /!\ WARNING Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle. 26