Seating and safety restraints – FORD 1998 Expedition User Manual

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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.

• Place seat back in upright

position.

• Put the safety belt in the

automatic locking mode. Refer
to Automatic locking mode.

Ford recommends the use of a
child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is

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