WARNING
- Child restraint systems and seatbelts
can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small
child. Check the child restraint
system before you place a child
in it.
- Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint system in your vehicle.
Unsecured child restraint systems
can be thrown around inside
of the vehicle in a sudden
stop, turn or accident; they can
strike and injure vehicle occupants
as well as result in serious
injuries or death to the child.
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| CAUTION
When you install a child restraint
system, follow the manufacturer's
instructions supplied with it. After
installing the child restraint system,
check to ensure that it is held
securely in position. If it is not held
tight and secure, the danger of your
child suffering personal injury in the
event of an accident may be increased. |
- Place the booster seat in the rear
seating position and sit the child on it. The
child should sit well back on the booster
seat.
- Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the booster seat and the child
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
- Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click. Take care not to
twist the seatbelt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the center of child's shoulder and
that the lap belt is positioned as low as
possible on the child's hips.
- To remove the booster seat, press the
release button on the seatbelt buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
WARNING
- Never use a belt that is twisted or
reversed. In an accident, this can
increase the risk or severity of
injury to the child.
- Never place the shoulder belt
under the child's arm or behind
the child's back. If an accident
occurs, this can increase the risk
or severity of injury to the child.
- The seatbelt should fit snugly in
order to provide full restraint.
Loose fitting belts are not as
effective in preventing or reducing
injury.
- Place the lap belt as low as
possible on the child's hips. A
high-positioned lap belt will increase
the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen, and
both can result in serious internal
injury or death.
- Make sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of
child's shoulder. Placing the
shoulder belt over the neck may
result in neck injury during sudden
braking or in a collision.
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Installing forward facing child restraint
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)