LINCOLN MKT 2019 Owner's Guide

The LATCH anchors are at the rear sectionof the rear seat between the cushion andseatback below the symbols as shown.Follow the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions to properly install a child restraintwith LATCH attachments.
Follow the instructions on attaching childsafety seats with tether straps. See UsingTether Straps later in this chapter.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the childrestraint only to the anchors shown.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from theOutboard Seating Positions (Center SeatingUse)
WARNING: The standardized spacingfor LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm)center to center. Do not use LATCH loweranchors for the center seating positionunless the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions permit and specify usinganchors spaced at least as far apart asthose in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of thesecond row bench seat are spaced 20.5 in(52 cm) apart. The standardized spacing forLATCH lower anchors is 11 in (28 cm) centerto center. You cannot install a child restraintwith rigid LATCH attachments at the centerseating position. You can only use LATCHcompatible child restraints (with attachmentson belt webbing) at this seating positionprovided that the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions permit use withthe anchor spacing stated. Do not attach achild restraint to any lower anchor if anadjacent child restraint is attached to thatanchor.
Each time you use the safety seat, check thatthe seat is properly attached to the loweranchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tugthe child restraint from side to side andforward and back where it is secured to yourvehicle. The seat should move less than 1 in(2.5 cm) when you do this for a properinstallation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a crashgreatly increases.
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
When used in combination, either theseatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors maybe attached first, provided a properinstallation is achieved. Attach the tetherstrap afterward, if included with the childrestraint.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safetyseats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the childsafety seat and hooks to an anchoring pointcalled the top tether anchor. Tether strapsare available as an accessory for many oldersafety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your childrestraint for information about ordering atether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strapif the tether strap on your safety seat doesnot reach the appropriate top tether anchorin your vehicle.
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Once you install the child safety seat usingeither the seatbelt, the lower anchors of theLATCH system, or both, you can attach thetop tether strap.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle arein the following positions (shown from topview):
Second row bucket seats and third rowpassenger side
Second row bench seats and third rowpassenger side
Second row bench seat (livery)
Perform the following steps to install a childsafety seat with tether anchors:
Note:If you install a child restraint with rigidLATCH attachments, do not tighten thetether strap enough to lift the child restraintoff your vehicle seat cushion when the childis seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snugwithout lifting the front of the child restraint.Keeping the child restraint just touching yourvehicle seat gives the best protection in asevere crash.
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Placement of the tether strap
•Second row outboard seat positions:Route the child safety seat tether strapover the seatback, under the headrestraint and between the head restraintposts. If needed, remove the headrestraint to improve the fit of the childsafety seat or tether strap.
•Second row center seat positions: Routethe child safety seat tether strap over thetop of the head restraint. If needed,remove the head restraint to improve thefit of the child safety seat or tether strap.See Head Restraints (page 131).
•Third row seat position: Route the childsafety seat tether strap over theseatback, under the head restraint andbetween the head restraint posts. Ifneeded, fold the head restraint down toimprove the fit of the child safety seat ortether strap. See Head Restraints (page131).
1. Route the tether strap.
2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor asshown. The tether hook may be twisted½ turn to improve installation. If thetether strap is clipped incorrectly, thechild safety seat may not be retainedproperly in the event of a crash.
4.Tighten the child safety seat tether strapaccording to the manufacturer'sinstructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a crashgreatly increases.
If your child restraint system has a tetherstrap, and the child restraint manufacturerrecommends its use, we also recommend itsuse.
Second row bucket (40/40)
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Second row bench (60/40)
Second row bench seat (Livery)
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1. You may need to move the load floorrearward to gain access to the top tetheranchors.
2.After attaching the tether strap, repositionthe load floor.
Third row seat
Note:The cargo tie downs at the rear edgeof the floor are not tether anchors.
BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the child toput the shoulder section of the seatbeltunder their arm or behind their back.Failure to follow this instruction couldreduce the effectiveness of the seatbeltand increase the risk of injury or death ina crash.
Note:Some booster seat seatbelt guidesmay not accommodate the shoulder portionof the inflatable seatbelt.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat forchildren who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child safety seat (generallychildren who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall,are greater than age four (4) and less thanage twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg)and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by your childrestraint manufacturer). Many state andprovincial laws require that children useapproved booster seats until they reach ageeight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb(36 kg).
Booster seats should be used until you cananswer YES to ALL of these questions whenseated without a booster seat:
•Can the child sit all the way back againsttheir vehicle seat backrest with kneesbent comfortably at the edge of the seatcushion?
•Can the child sit without slouching?
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•Does the lap belt rest low across thehips?
•Is the shoulder belt centered on theshoulder and chest?
•Can the child stay seated like this for thewhole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction withyour vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
Types of Booster Seats
•Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove the shield. If avehicle seating position has a low seatbackrest or no head restraint, a backlessbooster seat may place your child's head (asmeasured at the tops of the ears) above thetop of the seat. In this case, move thebackless booster to another seating positionwith a higher seat backrest or head restraintand lap and shoulder belts, or consider usinga high back booster seat.
•High back booster seats
If, with a backless booster seat, you cannotfind a seating position that adequatelysupports your child's head, a high backbooster seat would be a better choice.
Children and booster seats vary in size andshape. Choose a booster that keeps the lapbelt low and snug across the hips, never upacross the stomach, and lets you adjust theshoulder belt to cross the chest and restsnugly near the center of the shoulder. Thefollowing drawings compare the ideal fit(center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortablyclose to the neck and a shoulder belt thatcould slip off the shoulder. The drawings alsoshow how the lap belt should be low andsnug across the child's hips.
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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seatupon which it is being used, placing arubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet linerunder the booster seat may improve thiscondition. Do not introduce any item thickerthan this under the booster seat. Check withthe booster seat manufacturer's instructions.
CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONING
WARNING: Do not place a rearwardfacing child restraint in front of an activeairbag. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure children12 years old and under in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. If you areunable to properly secure all children in arear seating position, properly secure thelargest child on the front seat. If you mustuse a forward facing child restraint on thefront seat, move the seat as far back aspossible. Failure to follow theseinstructions could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings provided bythe manufacturer of any child restraint todetermine if the restraint device isappropriate for your child's size, height,weight, or age. Follow the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions and warningsprovided for installation and use inconjunction with the instructions andwarnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit the childmay increase the risk of serious injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not allow a passengerto hold a child on their lap when yourvehicle is moving. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows, booksor towels to boost your child's height.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
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WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the child toput the shoulder section of the seatbeltunder their arm or behind their back.
Failure to follow this instruction couldreduce the effectiveness of the seatbeltand increase the risk of injury or death ina crash.
WARNING: Do not leave children orpets unattended in your vehicle. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
Use Any Attachment Method as Indicated Below by XCombined Weightof Child and ChildRestraintRestraint TypeSeatbelt OnlySeatbelt and LATCH(Lower Anchors andTop Tether Anchor)
Seatbelt and TopTether AnchorLATCH (LowerAnchors Only)LATCH (LowerAnchors and TopTether Anchor)
XXUp to 65 lb(29.5 kg)Rear facing childrestraint
XOver 65 lb(29.5 kg)Rear facing childrestraint
XXXUp to 65 lb(29.5 kg)Forward facingchild restraint
XXOver 65 lb(29.5 kg)Forward facingchild restraint
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Note:The child restraint must rest tightlyagainst the vehicle seat upon which it isinstalled. It may be necessary to lift orremove the head restraint. See Seats (page130).
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear doorscannot be opened from the inside.
The childproof locks are located on the rearedge of each rear door and must be setseparately for each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwiseto unlock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwiseto unlock.
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