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Child restraint systems
. 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 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 .
& Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages ( LATCH )
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WARNING
. Attach the child restraint system to the anchors properly . When using the LATCH anchors , be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors . Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached . Otherwise , it may cause death or serious injury to children or other passengers in sudden braking , swerving , or accidents .
. When installing a child restraint system using LATCH anchors with the rear seatbelt fastened , ensure that the rear seatbelt does not become caught in the child restraint system or the lower LATCH anchorages .
NOTE
The seatbelt warning system of the rear seats detects if any of the seats are occupied by a passenger . Installing a child restraint system in the rear seating area , using the LATCH anchors , may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to installing the child restraint system will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime .
For details , refer to “ Rear passenger ’ s seats ” FP172 .
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts . Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the seat . The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for