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Child Restraint Systems
WARNING
Children should be properly restrained at all times when in the vehicle . Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat . An unrestrained child will be thrown forward during a sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously . Additionally , a child who stands or kneels on or in front of the front seat is exposed to another serious danger . Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force , the child could be injured or even killed .
& Safety Tips for Installing Child Restraint Systems
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. 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 use a seatbelt extender . If a seatbelt extender is used when installing a child restraint system , the seatbelt will not securely hold the child restraint system . Use of a seatbelt extender could cause death or serious injury to children or other passengers in sudden braking , swerving , or accidents .
. 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 .
. 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 .
. Several types of child restraint systems may conceal the buckle of the neighboring seat . If the occupant of the neighboring seat cannot correctly fasten the seatbelt , that person must move to a different seat . If the seatbelt cannot be correctly fastened , there is the risk of serious injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision .
. If the child restraint system cannot be correctly installed because it contacts the driver ’ s seat , move the child restraint system to a different seat . If it cannot be installed in a different seat ( other than the driver ’ s seat ), adjust the front seat so that contact does not occur .