1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 88
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Seating and safety restraints 7. Press firmly on the top center of the built-in child seat head restraint to ensure it is stowed properly. Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision 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. 88