Ford 1997 Mark VIII, Owner'S Manual

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T o improv e th e fi t o f la p an d shoulde r belt
childre n who hav e outgrow n chil d safet y seatsd
recommend s us e o f a belt-positionin g booste r seat
tha t i s labelle d a s conformin g t o al l Federa l motor
vehicl e safet y standards . Belt-positionin g booster
seat s rais e th e chil d an d provid e a shorter , firmer
seatin g cushio n tha t encourage s safe r seatin g posture
an d bette r fi t o f la p an d shoulde r belt s o n th e child.
A belt-positionin g booste r shoul d b e use d i f the
shoulde r bel t rest s i n fron t o f th e child’
neck , o r i f th e la p bel t doe s no t fi t snugl y o n both
thighs , o r i f th e thigh s ar e to o shor t t o le t th e child
si t al l th e way bac k o n th e sea t cushio n whe n the
lowe r leg s han g ove r th e edg e o f th e sea t cushion.
Yo u ma y wis h t o discus s th e specifi c need s o f your
chil d wit h you r pediatrician.
WARNING
Do not use a belt-positioning booster
with a lap-only belt.
La p belt s an d th e la p bel t portio n o f la p and
shoulde r belt s shoul d alway s b e wor n snugl y and
belo wth e hips , touchin g th e child’ s thighs.
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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