Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Selecting a child restraint
system
To provide protection, a child restraint
system should meet three requirements.
1. The child restraint system
complies with Australian
Standard AS1754.
Infants and small children must be
properly restrained at all times in an
approved child restraint which conforms
to Australian Standard AS1754-1991 or
later. Look for the Australian Standards
Approval Mark on the child restraint.
2. The child restraint must be
suitable for the size and weight
of the child and must be
properly fitted and adjusted.
Rearward facing restraints are suitable
for babies, and forward facing child
restraints are suitable for small children.
Use the child restraint exactly as shown
in the instructions provided with the child
restraint. If you have any doubts, contact
the child restraint manufacturer or
consult an approved Restraint Fitting
Station.
• Typical rearward facing child
restraint system
E68918
E68920
WARNING
EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an air bag in front of it.
• Typical forward facing child
restraint system
3. The child restraint system
should fit the vehicle seating
position (or positions) where it
will be used.
Due to variations in the design of child
restraint systems, vehicle seats and
seat belts, all child restraint systems
may not fit all seating positions. Before
purchasing a child restraint system, it is
recommended that the child restraint
system is tested in the specific vehicle
seating position (or positions) where it
is intended to be used. If a previously
purchased child restraint does not fit,
you may need to purchase a different
one that will fit.
Child safety