2011 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children- Page 132

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
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Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child size, height, weight, or age

Recommended
restraint type

Infants or
toddlers

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or
less (generally age four or younger)

Use a child safety
seat (sometimes
called an infant
carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).

Small
children

Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a child safety
seat (generally children who are
less than 4 feet 9 inches
(1.45 meters) tall, are greater than
age four (4) and less than age
twelve (12), and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and
upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if
recommended by your child
restraint manufacturer)

Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.

Larger
children

Children who have outgrown or no
longer properly fit in a
belt-positioning booster seat
(generally children who are at least
4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or
greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by child
restraint manufacturer)

Use a vehicle seat
belt having the lap
belt snug and low
across the hips,
shoulder belt
centered across the
shoulder and chest,
and seatback upright.

You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and
toddlers in the U.S. and Canada.

Many states and provinces require that small children use approved
booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in.
(1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of
children in your vehicle.

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  • 1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer) Use a belt-positioning booster seat.
  • 1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint manufacturer) Use a vehicle seat belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.
  • 1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
  • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U.
  • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in.