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Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless
it is unavoidable:
In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to
the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous
(With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System):
Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors. Even with the
front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat to seat
a child, using a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under
the following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger air bag
deploying and could result in serious injury or death to the child.
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when
seating a child in the child-restraint system.
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Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
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A rear passenger or luggage pushing or pulling down on the front passenger
seatback.
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A rear passenger puts their feet on the front seat rails.
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Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
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Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
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The seat is washed.
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Liquids are spilled on the seat.
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The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items
placed behind it.
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The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
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Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver
seat.
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Any accessories, which might increase the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat, are attached to the front passenger seat.
The designated positions with seat belts on the rear seats are the safest places for
children. Always use seat belts and child restraints.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
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