Child Safety; Child Restraints - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS
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.
WARNING
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
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Focus (CF3) Australia/New Zealand, Vehicles Built From: 15-06-2015, F1EB-19G219-ZAA / F1EB-19G219-ZDA enAUS, Edition date: 05/2015, First Printing

Child Safety

Seatbelts 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.
Read and follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions when
you are fitting a child restraint.
Do not alter or modify child restraints
in any way.
Do not hold a child on your lap when
the vehicle is moving.
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle.
On hot days, the temperature inside
the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to
these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk.
Destroy the child restraint if it has
been in a severe crash, even if no
damage is visible.
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WARNINGS