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This can prevent children
from accidentally falling out (see
page
).
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener and decide if your children
should be shown how to use this
feature (see page
).
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the trunk, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
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Use childproof door locks to
prevent children f rom opening the
doors.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Lock all doors and the trunk when
your vehicle is not in use.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
Child Seat Type
Protecting Inf ants
Protecting Children
General Guidelines, Protecting Infants and Small Children
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