1998 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 92

Seating and safety restraints Use the built-in child seat only if the child is at least 9 months old, weighs 9-29 kg (20-60 lb) and the child's shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots in the built-in child seat. Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an approved aftermarket seat. Refer to Children and infant or child safety seats in this chapter. Placing your child in the built-in child seat Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. The second row seatback must be fully locked before operating the child restraint system. Check the position of the seatback release lever. Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts. 1. Grasp the strap and pull toward you approximately 25 mm (1 inch), then slide hand under the head restraint and slide upwards to the full position. 92