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Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel and Sun Protection
Child Restraint Systems
Porsche recommends that all infants and children
be restrained in child restraint systems at all times
while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with
applicable laws.
When possible, use only child restraint systems
recommended by Porsche. These systems have
been tested and adjusted to the interior of your
Porsche and the appropriate child weight groups.
Other systems have not been tested and could
entail an increased risk of injury.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by
law in all 50 US states and the Canadian
provinces. The child restraint system should be
one that complies with U.S. Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be
secured by a lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt
or for child seats equipped with the LATCH sytem
(
L
ower
A
nchorage and
T
ether for
Ch
ildren, also
known as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH
compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Always observe the separate installation
instructions for your child seat.
A statement by the seat manufacturer of
compliance with this federal standard can be
found on the instruction label on the restraint and
in the instruction manual provided with the
restraint.
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Follow all child restraint instructions and
warnings in this manual.
– When using an infant or child restraint system,
be sure to follow all manufacturer's
instructions on installation and use.
– Infants and small children should neither be
held on the lap, nor should they share a safety
belt with another occupant while the vehicle is
in motion.
– Children too big for child restraint systems
must use regular safety belts. A shoulder belt
can be used providing it does not cross the
face or the neck of the child.
– Choose a child restraint system according to
the weight of the child.
– Child restraint systems that are damaged or
have been heavily stressed in an accident must
be replaced immediately.
– Children could be endangered in a crash if their
child restraints are not properly secured in
vehicle.
– Do not affix objects to child restraint systems
or cover them with other materials.
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For maximum safety and protection, do not
use a child restraint system in the front
passenger seat.
Direction of installation for child restraint
systems
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Under all normal circumstances, the child seat
must be placed in the rear.
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Do not use a child restraint system in the front
passenger seat.
Group 0 and 0+: Children up to 29 lbs
(13 kg)
Children of this weight must be transported in a
restraint system which is fitted
facing
backwards
.
Group I: Children in between 20 lbs (9 kg)
and 40 lbs (18 kg)
Children of this weight are transported in child
restraint systems
facing forward
.
Group II: Children in between 33 lbs (15 kg)
and 55 lbs (25 kg)
Children of this weight are transported in child
restraint systems
facing forward
.
Group III: Children in between 49 lbs (22 kg)
and 80 lbs (36 kg)
Children of this weight are transported in child
restraint systems
facing forward
.
Improper Use of Child
Restraint
DANGER
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