1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 61

To stow the built-in child seat: 1. 2. 3. Return the child seat cushion to the upright position. Press firmly in the center and top of the child seat to place it in the stowed position. Reattach the flap on the child seat to the top of the seatback. The seat can now be used by an adult or the seatback can be folded down. NOTE: The seatback cannot be folded down unless the child seat is fully stowed. Inspection after a collision RWARNING All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks, and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified Dealer technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the child restraints do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Built-in child seats not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Built-in child seat maintenance Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the 58