CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Installation on Rear Seat Centre Posi-
tion
Use the centre seat belt for the rear to secure
the child restraint system as illustrated. After
installation of the child restraint system, rock
the child seat back and forth, and side to side
to ensure that it is properly secured by the seat
belt.
If the child seat moves, readjust the length of
the seat belt. Then, if equipped, insert the child
restraint tether strap hook into the child restraint
hook holder and tighten to secure the seat.
Always refer to the child restraint system
manufacturer's recommendation before install-
ing the child restraint system in your vehicle.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the
child, we recommend the use of an ap-
proved booster seat in the rear seat in
order to raise the child's seating height
so that the seat belt will properly fit the
child.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel
on the seat.
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety
seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it may
not provide adequate security in an acci-
dent.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's
arms whilst they are in a moving vehicle,
as this could result in serious injury to
the child in the event of an accident or a
sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving
vehicle does not provide the child with
any means of protection during an acci-
dent, even if the person holding the child
is wearing a seat belt.
o If the child restraint seat is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being seri-
ously injured or killed in a collision greatly
increases.
WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed
in the rear seat. Never install a child or
infant seat on the front passenger's seat.
Should an accident occur and cause the
passenger side airbag to deploy, it could
severely injure or kill an infant or child
seated in an infant or child seat. Thus,
only use a child restraint in the rear seat
of your vehicle.
o Since a safety belt or child restraint sys-
tem can become very hot if it is left in a
closed vehicle, be sure to check the seat
cover and buckles before placing a child
there.
o When the child restraint system is not in
use, fasten it with a safety belt so that it
will not be thrown forward in the case of
a sudden stop or an accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a
child restraint should sit in the rear seat
and be restrained with the available lap/
shoulder belts. Never allow children to
ride in the front passanger seat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt
portion of the outboard lap/shoulder belt
is positioned midway over the shoulder,
never across the neck. Moving the child
closer to the centre of the vehicle may
help provide a good shoulder belt fit. The
lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt
or the centre seat lap belt must always be
positioned as low as possible on the
child's hips and as snug as possible.
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