Ford Explorer Quiz
Child Safety

General Information

In this manual: Child Safety
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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For instructions on the correct use of safety restraints for children, see the following sections.

Child Safety Restraint Recommendations

  • By law, you are required to use child restraints correctly for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
  • In many states and provinces, small children are required to use approved booster seats until they reach eight years of age, a height of 57 inches (1.45 m), or 80 lb (36 kg). Check local, state or provincial laws to learn about the specific child safety requirements in your area.
  • Whenever possible, properly restrain children aged 12 years and younger in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat position. See Passenger Airbag Sensing System.
  • When installing a rear-facing child restraint, adjust the vehicle seat to avoid interference between the child restraint and the vehicle seat in front of it.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.