Child Seat Positioning - Ford Transit 2014 Owner's Manual

PROTECTING LARGER CHILDREN
The rear seats (where provided) are the
safest place for children.
When a child outgrows the recommended
weight or height limits for a forward facing
child restraint system, the child should sit
on a booster seat and wear a lap-sash seat
belt. The raised seating position will allow
you to position the shoulder strap of the
adult seat belt over the centre of your
child's shoulder and the lap strap tightly
across its hips. A booster seat should be
used until the child is tall enough for the
lap-sash seat belt to fit properly.
Typical Booster Seat
WARNINGS
Never wear a seat belt across the
neck. This could result in serious neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Do not install a booster seat with
only the lap strap of the safety belt.
Do not install a booster seat with a
safety belt that is slack or twisted.
Do not put the seat belt under your
child's arm or behind its back.
Do not use pillows, books or towels
to boost your child's height.
Make sure that your children sit in an
upright position.
Note: When using a child seat on a rear
seat, make sure that the child seat rests
tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be
necessary to lift or remove the head
restraint. See Head Restraints (page 77).
Note: If the lap-sash seat belt touches or
crosses the child's neck, then the child
needs a booster seat.
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 05-07-2014, Australia, EK3J-19A321-BDA (CG3612enAUS) enAUS, Edition date: 06/2014, First Printing
Child Safety
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CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

Children must always be properly
restrained.
This section provides useful
information on the installation and
safe use of child restraints. Ford
strongly recommends that you read and
understand this section before carrying
children in your vehicle.
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the children are seated in suitable child
restraints prescribed by the laws of the
State or Territory in which the vehicle is
operated.
If you are in any doubt about the laws that
apply in your location, please consult your
local Authorised Ford Dealer or Local
Approved Child Restraint Fitting Station
for assistance.
EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front
of it.
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WARNINGS
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