Child seat positions

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WARNINGS

  • Please contact your Dealer for the latest information on child seats recommended by Ford.
  • Text of the original according to ECE R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!
  • When using a child seat with a support leg, make sure the support leg rests firmly on the floor.
  • When using a child seat together with the seat belt, make sure the seat belt is not slack or twisted.

CAUTION

The child seat must sit firmly on the vehicle seat.

It may be necessary to raise or remove the head restraint. See Head Restraints (page 85).

Tip: When installing a child seat in the front seat, always move the front passenger seat fully rearward. If it is difficult to press the lower seat belt strap down, set the seatback to the upright position and raise the seat height. See Seats (page 85).

Położenie fotelików dziecięcych

X Position not suitable for children of this weight group.

U Position suitable for universal-category child restraints approved for this weight group.

U¹ Position suitable for universal-category child restraints approved for this weight group. However, we recommend transporting children in child restraints approved in the given country, fitted on the rear seat.

UF¹ Position suitable for universal-category forward-facing child restraints approved for this weight group.

However, we recommend transporting children in child restraints approved in the given country, fitted on the rear seat.

ISOFIX child seats

Foteliki ISOFIX

Foteliki ISOFIX

IL Suitable for specific ISOFIX child restraints of the semi-universal category. Please refer to the list of recommended vehicles provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraints of the universal category, approved for use in this weight group and ISOFIX size class.

*The ISOFIX size class of both universal and semi-universal child restraints is indicated by capital letters from A to G. These identification letters are placed on the ISOFIX child restraint.

**At the time of publication, the recommended ISOFIX infant carrier in group 0+ is the Britax Romer Baby Safe. Please contact your Dealer for the latest information on child seats recommended by Ford.

***At the time of publication, the recommended ISOFIX child seat in group 1 is the Britax Romer Duo. Please contact your Dealer for the latest information on child seats recommended by Ford.

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