To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed
.
In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR
.
Child Restraints
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up
at all times, including babies and children
.
Every
state in the United States, and every Canadian
province, requires that small children ride in
proper restraint systems
.
This is the law, and you
can be prosecuted for ignoring it
.
Children 12 years or younger should ride prop-
erly buckled up in a rear seat, if available
.
According to crash statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seats rather
than in the front
.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child can become
a projectile inside the vehicle
.
The force re-
quired to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the
child, no matter how strong you are
.
The child
and others could be badly injured or killed
.
Any
child riding in your vehicle should be in a
proper restraint for the child’s size
.
There are different sizes and types of restraints
for children from newborn size to the child
almost large enough for an adult safety belt
.
Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to
make sure you have the correct seat for your
child
.
Carefully read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s
Manual and on all the labels attached to the child
restraint
.
Before buying any restraint system, make sure that
it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable
Safety Standards
.
You should also make sure that
you can install it in the vehicle where you will use
it
.
NOTE:
• For
additional
information,
refer
to
or
call:
1–888–327–4236
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport
Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www
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