1996 Ford Aerostar Owner's Manual - Page 47

Installing Child Safety Seats at the Rear Center Seating Position with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt DO NOT install a forward-facing child safety seat in the third row center seating position. Forward-facing seats must be installed with a lap/shoulder belt, or a lap belt and top tether strap. 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue toward the loose end of webbing. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to tighten the belt. Before placing the child into child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side and in forward directions to ensure that the seat is held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5 through 6, or properly install the child seat in a different seating position. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 45