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Child restraint systems
WARNING
. SINCE THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSEN- GER ’ S SRS AIRBAG , NEVER IN- STALL A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PAS- SENGER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
. Do not allow children to lean their heads or any other parts of their bodies against the door or the area of the seat , front and rear pillars or roof side rails . The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags deploy even if children are seated in the child restraint system , and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child .
. To secure the child restraint system , be sure to comply with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer . Not doing so could result in death or serious injury to children in a sudden stop or accident .
& Choosing a child restraint system
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Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child ’ s age and size ( weight and height ) in order to provide the child with proper protection . The child restraint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the United States or of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada . It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacturer ’ s statement of compliance in the document attached to the system .
Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used .
NOTE
Some sizes of child restraint systems may not fit the vehicle seat . Before purchasing a child restraint system , check whether it fits on the vehicle seat .
& Installing child restraint systems with ALR / ELR seatbelt
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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 .
. When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seating position , set both seatbacks to the original position . Otherwise , the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained , which