FORD 2003 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 68)

RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING POSITION
Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause
injuryduring a sudden stop.
1. Pull lever on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage
position.
2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properlyrestrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from
injuryin a collision.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properlywear their safetybelts, even when an air bag (SRS) is
provided.
It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likelyto be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in anyarea 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
safetybelt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantlymore likely
to die than a person wearing a safetybelt.
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