Mercury 1996 Sable Manual page 61

To stow the built-in child seat:
1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position.
2. Press firmly in the center and top of the
child seat to place it in the stowed position.
3. Reattach the flap on the child seat to the top
of the seatback.
The seat can now be used by an adult or the
seatback can be folded down.
NOTE: The seatback cannot be folded down
unless the child seat is fully stowed.
Inspection after a collision
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware
should be inspected by a qualified
Dealer technician after any collision.
If the child seat was in use during a
collision, Ford recommends replacing
it. However, if the collision was
minor and a qualified technician
finds that the child restraints do not
show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to
be replaced. Built-in child seats not
in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
Built-in child seat maintenance
Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
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