2014 Ford Mustang Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 19

18 Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Infants Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less Use a child safety or (generally age four or younger). seat (sometimes toddlers called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Small Children who have outgrown or no Use a children longer properly fit in a child safety seat belt-positioning booster seat. (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle children longer properly fit in a belt-positioning safety belt having booster seat (generally children who are the lap belt snug at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or and low across the hips, shoulder belt greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb centered across (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint manufacturer). the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright. • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, May 2013 USA (fus)