Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual page 19

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child
Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or
toddlers less (generally age four or younger).
Small chil- Children who have outgrown or no
dren longer properly fit in a child safety
seat (generally children who are less
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 recom-
Larger chil- Children who have outgrown or no
dren
tioning booster seat (generally chil-
dren who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45
m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg)
or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by
Child Safety
Child size, height, weight, or age
than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are
mended by your child restraint
manufacturer).
longer properly fit in a belt-posi-
child restraint manufacturer).
Recommended restraint
Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).
Use a belt-positioning
Use a vehicle safety belt
having the lap belt snug
and low across the hips,
shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seat back
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type
booster seat.
upright.