ECU FORD SUPER DUTY 2010 2.G Safety Advice Card

SAFETY ADVICE CARD
See Owner Guide for Further Instruction
Adjust the height* of the shoulder belt so that the belt rests across th\
e middle of your shoulder. Adjust the
head restraint* so that the top of the head restraint is even with the t\
op of your head and positioned as
close as possible to the back of your head. Guide the safety belt so that it fits tight and low across your
hips, not around the waist. Never place the shoulder belt behind your ba\
ck or under your arm.
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*if equipped
- A vehicle’s interior and trunk temperatures rise very quickly on hot days
- Never leave children unattended in a vehicle
- Teach children not to play in vehicles
- Maintain control of keys so that they are not accessible to children
- Do not leave the ignition key in your vehicle
- Keep doors and trunks closed and locked - children could lock themselv\
es in
- Familiarize yourself with the interior trunk release
MORE CHILD SAFETYS
AFETY BELTS, Y OuR #1 SAFETY DEVICE. BuCkLE up, pROpERLY!
CHILD RESTRAINT DEVICES
PULL HANDLE TO OPEN
LATCH lower & top tether anchor locations are identified in the vehicle owner guide.
Attach LATCH compatible child restraints to anchors as permitted by both the child restraint & vehicle manufacturers.
puLL HANDLE TO OpEN
Rear facing, with an internal harness
- Newborn, infant, toddler, weighing at least 5 lbs
- Ride rear facing for as long as possible, at least until age one AND 20 lbs**
- Depending on the child restraint, your child could ride rear facing up\
to 35 lbs, generally 2-3 years of age
- Attach to vehicle using vehicle belt or lower anchors from the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) system
- Never place rear facing child safety seats in the front passenger seat\
REAR FACING INFANT SEATREAR FACING INFANT SEA TREAR FACING INFANT SEAT
Forward facing, with an internal harness
- Toddler, pre-schooler, weighing at least 20 lbs AND one year of age**
- Depending on the child restraint, a child up to 80 lbs could ride in a\
harness
- Attach to vehicle using vehicle safety belt and top tether OR LATCH (lower anchors and top tether)
FORWARD FACING CHILDFORWARD FACING CHILD
Belt Positioning Booster (BPB)
- Small children, weighing at least 40 lbs
- Positions child so that vehicle lap/shoulder belt fits them properly
- Use until the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat cushion with\
out slouching,
provided weight and height limits of the BPB are not exceeded
- Depending on the BPB, the vehicle’s seat and your child’s fit, your child should ride using a BPB until they
are at least a height of 4’9”, generally between 8 and 12 years \
of age**
- Most BPBs do not attach to the vehicle
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**based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendationsBOOSTER SEATBOOSTER SEAT
Many states and provinces have laws requiring child seats and belt positioning boosters. Check local laws.
When possible, all children
12 years of age and under
should be properly restrained
in a rear seating position of
your vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY : ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE CHILD RESTRAINT AND VEHICLE MANuFACTuRER’S INSTRuCTIONS & WARNINGS
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your
pediatrician regarding the appropriateness of your
child restraint and its installation. To locate a CPST,
contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on
the internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov Minimize loose installation of the child
restraint to the vehicle. For proper installation,
push down on the child restraint to take slack
out of the belt or lower anchor webbing. Make
sure the vehicle belt is tight and locked if using
it to secure the child restraint.