SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 77
SENGER ’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMI- NATES . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
1 . Adjust the head restraint as follows . For booster seat :
For booster cushion :
Raise the head restraint to the extended position ( center seat ). Do not remove the head restraint .
2 . Place the booster seat / cushion and sit the child on it . The child should sit well back on the booster seat / cushion .
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If the booster seat makes contact with the head restraint when the booster seat is to be installed , 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 booster seat still makes contact , install the booster seat in a seating position other than the rear center seat . For details , refer to “ Head Restraint Adjustment ” FP49 .
CAUTION
Store the removed head restraint in the cargo area . Do not place the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn .
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3 . For models with rear seat reclining mechanism , if there is a gap between the booster seat / cushion and the seatback , adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved .
4 . Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat / cushion and the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer . For booster seat / cushion with a belt guide , use the seatbelt through the belt guide .
5 . 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 .
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