Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 156

Whenever possible, put children in one of the rear seats
in your vehicle. Accident statistics indicate that children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in
the front seats.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions
included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you
do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a
small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place
a child anywhere near them.
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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