1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 52

Built-In Child Seat (Wagon - If equipped) The second row seat may include an optional built-in child safety seat on the passenger side. The child restraint is to be used only by children who are at least one year old, weigh between 9 and 27 kilograms (20 and 60 pounds) and whose shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots in the seatback. If your child is less than one year old or weighs less than 9 kilograms (20 pounds), always use a rear facing infant or convertible seat because a child of that size is not sufficiently developed to withstand crash forces in a front facing position. Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions. Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle. It is the law in every state and province. This child seat conforms to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety standards. Built-in child seat belt retractors The belts on the built-in child seat are equipped with a retractor that locks when both belt tongues are latched into the crotch safety belt buckled. The retractor will automatically snug the belts around the child. Frequently check the child seat's lap and shoulder harness belts for correct placement and tightness. Use the child seat only if the harness belts will stay snug with a child buckled in the seat. If belts do not remain snug, take the vehicle to the dealer for child seat repair. 49