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CHILD RESTRAINT
Be sure to follow all installation and use instructions that come with
any child restraint system.
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats
either by the lap belt, or the lap portion of the lap-shoulder belt at that
seating position. The child must also be secured within the restraint by
the means provided by the child restraint manufacturer. If the child or
the child restraint is not properly secured, the child risks personal
injury in the event of a collision.
Using a Lap Belt That Has No Retractor
When securing a child restraint with the center seat lap belt, pull the
excess webbing through the belt’s adjustment feature, then take these
steps:
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Once installed, push and pull the child restraint in all directions to be
sure it is secure. If it comes loose, flip the end of the belt with the
adjustment feature over before rebuckling.
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If the child restraint is still not secure, use the outboard seating
position in the vehicle and contact your dealer and the child restraint
manufacturer for help.
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Secure the child in the restraint in accordance with the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: Children small enough for child restraints (as indicated
on the label of such restraints), including booster seats, should
always be transported in them. Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems should wear seat belts. The lap belt should be
snug and positioned low on the abdomen so that it is below the
top of the hipbone. Otherwise, the belt could intrude into the
child’s abdomen during an accident and cause personal injury.
When a child has grown enough so that the shoulder belt can be
worn, a seating position with a shoulder belt should be chosen
whenever possible. If the shoulder belt is on or very close to the
child’s face or neck, move the child toward the center of the seat,
away from the shoulder belt.
Any unrestrained child could be injured by striking the vehicle’s
interior or by ejection from the vehicle during an accident or
driving maneuver. Never allow a child to be held by another
occupant instead of being properly restrained. If not properly
restrained, the child could strike the vehicle interior or be crushed
by the person holding the child, or by other occupants.
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