Ford 2012 Explorer v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 227)

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh

sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this

condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster

seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

The importance of shoulder belts

Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s

head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should

never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a

booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat.

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not

stay positioned on the shoulder during use.

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder

belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces

the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk

of injury or death in a collision.

Note: Some booster seat safety belt guides may not accommodate the

shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow all instructions

provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat regarding the

necessary and proper use of the belt guide. When a child reaches the

proper height, it may not be necessary to use the belt guide.

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance

Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically

to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the

vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears

or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including

retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support

assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if

equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), rear inflatable

safety belts (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors,

and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Refer to

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection

and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor

Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles

involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor

and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and

continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety

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