1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 199

To remove the child from the built-in child seat: 1. Open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 6. 2. Press the release button on the crotch safety belt buckle. 3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders and remove the child. Refer back to Figure 4. To fold up the child seat: 1. Fold the protector flap over the child seat cushion. Refer back to Figure 3. 2. Rotate the child seat cushion upward. 3. Push the headrest release lever and slide the headrest downward until it latches against the child seat cushion. Refer back to Figures 1 and 2. 4. When the child seat is not in use, it may be folded up so that an adult may use the vehicle's rear seat. Inspection after a collision WARNING 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. If there is any bending of the vehicle seatback or seat structure, it should also 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. 198