2006 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Child booster seats- Page 108

2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual
background image

Child booster seats

Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh
40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt
will provide some protection, these children are still too small for
lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of serious
injury.

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who
have outgrown child safety seats, Mazda recommends use of a
belt-positioning booster seat.

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the
child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees
bend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better
and more comfortably for growing children.

When children should use booster seats

Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the
toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and
lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about
80 lb. (about 8 to 12 years old).

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these
questions:

Can the child sit all the way back
against the vehicle seat back with
knees bent comfortably at the
edge of the seat without
slouching?

Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?

Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

WARNING: Booster seats must be installed only in seating
positions equipped with a combination lap/shoulder belt.

2006 Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

108

Detailed Information for 2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

Lists of information found in 2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual - Page 108

  • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching?
  • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?
  • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
  • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual - Page 108

  • (about 8 to 12 years old). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching?
  • • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?
  • • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
  • • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?