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•
DO NOT
use a seat belt that is anchored on
the seat more than 2 inches forward of the
crease between the seat bottom and the
seat back. This type of seat belt anchors
the Safety Seat too far forward and the
Safety Seat will not be safely restrained in
the vehicle (Fig. 16-1).
•
DO NOT
use a shoulder belt that moves
along a track. These systems typically
move to surround the occupant when the
door is closed. This type of belt system will
NOT
adequately restrain the Safety Seat.
(Fig. 16-2).
If you have any of the above seat belt
systems,
DO NOT
use it to secure the Safety
Seat in the vehicle. Look in the vehicle for a
location that has a more suitable seat belt
system as described in the section following.
You may also contact your vehicle’s
manufacturer to inquire about installing a
seat belt system that is adequate to restrain
a Safety Seat.
•
DO NOT
use a lap belt that stays loose after
installed and locks only in a crash or sudden
stop. These lap belts utilize an Emergency
Locking Retractor and are often found in
combination with motorized shoulder belts.
Because these belts will allow the Safety
Seat to move about on the seat, the chance
of the Safety Seat being out of the proper
position in a crash is very high. Accordingly,
do not use the Safety Seat with this type of
Seat Belt system. Please see your vehicle’s
dealer or owner’s manual for information on
converting this seat belt system to one that
is acceptable for use with a Safety Seat
(Fig. 15-1).
•
DO NOT
use a lap/shoulder belt system if
the lap belt and shoulder belt each have
retractors at one end. This type of seat
belt system will not adequately restrain the
Safety Seat (Fig. 15-2).
•
DO NOT
use a seat belt that is connected
to the door in any way. These types of seat
belts are designed to automatically
surround the occupant when the door is
closed. This type of seat belt will NOT
adequately restrain the Safety Seat.
(Fig. 15-3).
Fig. 15-1
Fig. 15-2
Fig. 15-3
Fig. 16-1
Fig. 16-2
