Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Children between about 8 to 12 years old are best protected in child
safety seats designed for their age and weight → Fig. 77 . Experts
say that the skeletal structure, particularly the pelvis, of these
children is not fully developed, and they must not use the vehicle
safety belts without a suitable child restraint.
The vehicle's safety belts alone will not fit most children until they
are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (57 inches / 1.45 meters) tall. Booster seats
raise these children up so that the safety belt will pass properly over
the strong parts of their bodies and the safety belt can help protect
them in a collision.
Do not use the switchable locking feature when using the
vehicle's safety belt to restrain a child on a booster seat.
Always position the shoulder portion of the safety belt midway
over the child's shoulder. If you must transport an older child in a
booster seat on the front passenger seat, you can use the safety
belt height adjustment to help adjust the shoulder portion
properly.
Always make sure that the shoulder portion is snug across the
shoulder and chest and never rests against or across the child's
neck or face.