Cadillac 2012 Cadillac SRX, Owner'S Manual

Page: 101 / 512

Black plate (41,1)
Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Seats and Restraints 3-41
Q: What are the different types of
add-on child restraints?
A: Add-on child restraints, which
are purchased by the vehicle
owner, are available in four
basic types. Selection of a
particular restraint should take
into consideration not only the
child's weight, height, and age
but also whether or not the
restraint will be compatible
with the motor vehicle in
which it will be used.
For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available.
When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure it is designed
to be used in a motor vehicle.
If it is, the restraint will have a
label saying that it meets federal
motor vehicle safety standards.
The restraint manufacturer's
instructions that come with the
restraint state the weight and
height limitations for a particular
child restraint. In addition, there
are many kinds of restraints
available for children with
special needs.
{
WARNING
To reduce the risk of neck and
head injury during a crash,
infants need complete support.
In a crash, if an infant is in a
rear-facing child restraint, the
crash forces can be distributed
across the strongest part of
an infant's body, the back and
shoulders. Infants should always
be secured in rear-facing child
restraints.
{
WARNING
A young child's hip bones are still
so small that the vehicle's regular
safety belt may not remain low
on the hip bones, as it should.
Instead, it may settle up around
the child's abdomen. In a crash,
the belt would apply force on a
body area that is unprotected by
any bony structure. This alone
could cause serious or fatal
injuries. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries during
a crash, young children should
always be secured in appropriate
child restraints.