Child Restraint Systems
Never hold an infant in your arms
while riding in the car. No matter
how light the baby feels, or how
strong you think you are, you may
not be able to hang onto the infant in
a crash. If you are not wearing your
seat belt, you can crush the infant
between your body and the car's
interior. If you are wearing your seat
belt, you may reduce YOUR injuries
Never hold an infant in your arms
while riding in the car.
but the infant will fly out of your arms
and strike the interior. A properly-
installed child restraint system that
meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) is the best pro-
tection available.
When you are shopping for a child
restraint system, check the following:
The child restraint system con-
forms to FMVSS-213. It should say
so on the box and seat.
The system fits your child. Each
child restraint system has height
and weight restrictions listed on
the box or seat.
The system fits your car's seat and
seat belts. All approved child
restraint systems are designed to
be secured in your car by the lap
belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.
When you are using the child re-
straint, make sure it is secured
properly. Follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint system.
A child restraint that is not properly
secured does not protect your child
and can be dangerous. If you are
unsure of how to secure the system,
take it to your Acura dealer. He can
assist you.
When you are not carrying your child
in the restraint, remove it from the
car. If you leave it in, make sure the
restraint is secured properly so it
cannot fly around in the event of an
accident.
Driver and Passenger Safety
