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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
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Child restraint systems
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
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Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
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For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child.
Infant seat
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the
use of child restraint systems.
Summary of Contents for AVALON 2008
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