Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children - Ford Explorer 2009 Owner's Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Restraint
Type Weight
Rear facing Up to
child seat 48 lb
(21 kg)
Forward Up to
facing child 48 lb
seat (21 kg)
Forward Over 48 lb
facing child (21 kg)
seat
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.
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Use any attachment method as indicated
LATCH
Child
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor)
X
below by "X"
LATCH Safety
(lower belt and
anchors top
only) tether
anchor
X
Safety
belt only
X
X
X