Seating and safety restraints – FORD 1998 F-150 User Manual

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A belt-positioning booster should
be used if the shoulder belt rests
in front of the child’s face or neck,
or if the lap belt does not fit
snugly on both thighs, or if the
thighs are too short to let the child
sit all the way back on the seat
cushion when the lower legs hang
over the edge of the seat cushion.
You may wish to discuss the
special needs of your child with
your pediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety
seats

Use a safety seat that is
recommended for the size and
weight of the child. Carefully
follow all of the manufacturer’s
instructions with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do
not install and use the safety seat
properly, the child may be injured
in a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat:

• Use the correct safety belt

buckle for that seating position.

• Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from the
safety seat, with the tongue
between the child seat and the
release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.

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