2012 Ford Flex Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198

Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by "X" LATCH LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (lower belt belt and belt Reanchors and LATCH only Child anstraint only) top (lower Weight chors Type and tether anchors top anchor and top tether tether ananchor) chor) Rear fac- Up to ing child 48 lb X X seat (21 kg) Forward Up to facing 48 lb X X X child seat (21 kg) Forward Over facing 48 lb X X child seat (21 kg) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 198 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)