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Warning:
Make sure that the child car seat is placed somewhere so
that rigid items and plastic parts do not become trapped in doors or
movable seat units when the seat is in everyday use.
Warning:
Always use the vehicle’s door child safety lock system, if one
is available, to make it impossible for the child to open the car doors
from inside.
Warning:
Allow the child a break during long car journeys and make
sure they don’t get out of the car unaided and without supervision.
Warning:
The child car seat must be fitted securely to the passenger
seat. Ensure that it is not loose or wobbly after you have fitted it. If it is
loose, re-fit it.
Warning:
Ensure that the child car seat is secured to the car seat at all
times - even when not in use.
Warning:
The child car seat must not be used without its original cover.
The original cover is essential for the safe operation of the child car
seat.
Warning:
Stop the car at regular intervals to check that the child car
seat is in the correct position and that both the car seatbelt
AND
the
child car seat harness (if fitted) are still taut and latched.
Warning:
In the event of an emergency it is important to be able to
release the child quickly (as defined by British Standards). This means
that the seat buckle cannot be fully tamper proof and you should
actively discourage your child from playing with or using the buckle.
Warning:
If you travel with passengers using both the front and the rear
passenger seats, the lighter occupants should be in the rear and the
heavier occupants in the front.
Warning:
If you have no option other than to put your child car seat on
a rear passenger seat next to side airbags:
- Consult with your vehicle manufacturer for side airbag details. It may
not be safe.
- Make sure your child does not lean into the area immediately around
the airbag.
Warning:
Do not place anything under the child car seat (e.g. a towel
or cushion) as this could affect the performance of the seat in an
accident.
Warning:
Avoid winter clothing bundling - Bulky clothing can lead to
incorrect harness tightening. In an accident, the child can slip right out
of the extra padding - and thus out of the seat. Let the car warm up or
cool down prior to placing your child in there if possible. If your child is
cold, place a blanket over the top of the harness.
When using the child car seat
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