Ford 2009 Flex Owner's Manual page 205

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Restraint Child
Type Weight
Rear Up to
facing 48 lb
child seat (21 kg)
Forward Up to
facing 48 lb
child seat (21 kg)
Forward Over
facing 48 lb
child seat (21 kg)
WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air
bag. 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.
2009 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
Use any attachment method as indicated
below by "X"
LATCH LATCH Safety
(lower (lower belt
anchors anchors and
and only) top
top tether
tether anchor
anchor)
X
X
Safety belt Safety
and belt
LATCH only
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
X X
X X
X
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