LOCATION
1) Overall Considerations in Selecting a Location
1.1)
The rear seating positions have been shown to be statistically safer for
children than the front seating position.
1.2)
We recommend that you use the center rear seat position as the
safestlocation for the Safety Seat. In addition, whenever possible, have
an adult ride in the rear with the child in order to monitor the child.
1.3)
If the driver is the only adult in the vehicle and the child requires constant
monitoring, then the forward seating position may be used if there is no
passenger side Active Air bag and all of the following requirements are
met for this location.
2) Check that the Vehicle Seat Meets the Following Requirements:
SELECTING THE BEST LOCATION FOR THE SAFETY SEAT
Not every location within an automobile may be safe for
the installation of this Safety Seat. In fact, some
automobiles have no seating position that is safe for the
installation of a safety seat. Improper placement of this
Safety Seat within a vehicle will increase the risk of death
or serious injury.
Please follow the instructions in this manual and in your
vehicle owner's manual carefully to ensure proper location
and installation of this Safety Seat. If you are uncertain
about the proper location of the Safety Seat within the
vehicle, contact your vehicle manufacturer directly, or
through their dealer before using this seat. You are also
invited to call Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 for additional
information or assistance.
2.1)
Never place this Safety Seat in a vehicle seating
location that has an Active Air Bag! Active Air Bags
inflate with great force! An inflating active Air Bag
can strike a Safety Seat with enough force to cause
death or serious injury to your child. If your
vehicle is equipped with a front passenger
side Active Air bag, please refer to the vehicle's
owner's manual for additional information about
Active Air bags and child safety seat installation.
2.2) DO NOT
place this Safety Seat in any vehicle seat
that faces to the rear or to either side of the vehicle.
(Fig. 14-1 & 14-2)
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2.3) DO NOT
use this Safety Seat in a vehicle that has a
vehicle seat back that does not lock into place. A
seat back that folds forward must have a latch or
locking mechanism to prevent it from flying forward
and striking the child in a sudden stop or accident.
2.4)
Please review your vehicle owner's manual to
determine the best location for the Safety Seat or to
determine if any locations are unsafe for safety seat
installation. If you do not have the vehicle owner's
manual or the owner's manual does not address child
safety seat installation, please contact the vehicle
manufacturer to obtain this information before using
the safety seat.
3) Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use
3.1)
The Safety Seat is designed to be tightly installed at all times. The vehicle
seat belt must be capable of maintaining tight installation at all times. A
variety of vehicle seat belt systems have been installed on vehicles that
are not safe for use with the Safety Seat. Even newer vehicles can have
seat belts systems that are not safe for use with the Safety Seat. These
systems may look safe but their method of operation precludes their use
with the Safety Seat. If you are unsure if the vehicle seat belt is safe for
use with the Safety Seat, please contact the vehicle manufacturer for
additional information.
Carefully analyze the operation of the vehicle safety belts before
using the Safety Seat. Being able to thread the vehicle seat belt
through the Safety Seat or Base is not an indication that the
vehicle seat belt is safe to use. Carefully read this section on
seat belt systems, review your vehicle owner's manual in detail,
and heed any and all warning labels on your vehicle's seat belt.
Your vehicle may require a modification or special seat belt in
order to be safely used with this Safety Seat. Please see your
vehicle dealer for this service.
Fig. 14-1
Fig. 14-2
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