2018 Fusion Owner's Manual

Child Safety

WARNINGS manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a crash.

WARNINGS Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. Never place, or allowa 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 crash. To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Use any attachment method as indicated belowby X

LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor)

LATCH (lower anchors only)

Safetybelt and top tether anchor

Safetybelt andLATCH (lower

Safety belt only

Combined weight of child and child seat

Restraint Type

anchors and top tether anchor)

Rear facing child seat Rear facing child seat Forward facing child seat Forward facing child seat

Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Over 65 lb (29.5 kg) Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

X

X

X

X

X

X

Over 65 lb (29.5 kg)

X

X

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 130).

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

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