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Child Restraint Systems 61
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WARNING
8 . To remove the child restraint system , press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely . The belt will return to the ELR mode .
NOTE
When the child restraint system is no longer in use , remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor . That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
. NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON INDICA- TOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS IN- JURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIR- BAG .
. Before installing a child restraint system , be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place . Otherwise , in an accident , serious injury or death could result .
1 . Place the child restraint system in the appropriate position .
2 . If the child restraint system makes contact with the head restraint , perform the following procedure . – Except rear center seat : Remove the head restraint .
– Rear center seat : Raise the head restraint to the extended position . If the child restraint system still makes contact , install the child restraint system in a seating position other than the rear center seat .
For details , refer to “ Head Restraint Adjustment ” FP37 .
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Seat , Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
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