Lincoln MKT 2017 Owner's Manual page 22

Child Safety
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or
Infants or toddlers infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler
younger).
seat).
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child
safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Small children tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between Use a belt-positioning booster seat.
40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if
recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt- Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt
positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt
Larger children
9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if centered across the shoulder and chest, and
recommended by child restraint manufacturer). seatback upright.
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