Child safety 27 – FORD 2014 Explorer v.3 User Manual
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• 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 the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in
the upright position.
• For second-row seating positions, the recliner may be adjusted slightly
to improve child seat fit. If needed, the head restraints may be
removed.
• For third-row seating positions, the head restraints may be stowed to
improve child seat fit. See the Seats chapter for information on folding
the head restraints.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5 below.
This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with
combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward-facing child seat,
the steps are the same for installing a rear-facing child seat.
Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate
the shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow all instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary
and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances these devices have
been provided only for use in vehicles with safety belt systems that would
otherwise require a locking clip.
1. Position the child safety seat in
a seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, September 2013
USA (fus)