1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 84
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Seating and safety restraints 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. For information on cleaning your built-in child seat, refer to Cleaning the built-in child seat in the Maintenance and care section. 84