2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 207

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle safety children longer properly fit in a belt having the lap belt belt-positioning booster seat snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt (generally children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) centered across the shoulder and chest, and tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended seatback upright. by child restraint manufacturer) • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U.S. and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in. (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (12) years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 207 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)