Safety Restraints For Children - Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual

Safety Restraints for Children

In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle — this
generally includes children who are four years old or younger
and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less — you must put them
in safety seats that are made specially for children. Safety
belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these children.
Check your local and state laws for specific requirements.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while
the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision.
To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where
they can be properly restrained.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety
belt properly.
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