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Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags / Child restraint systems
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Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraint systems are not properly secured in the vehicle . When installing the child restraint system , carefully follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions .
According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions .
All U . S . states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving .
Lock release knob |
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Unlocked |
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Locked |
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Unlocking marker in red |
WARNING
. Before installing a child restraint system , check that the unlocking marker on the seatback lock release knob cannot be seen to confirm that the rear seatback is securely locked in position . If the rear seatback is not locked securely , serious injury may result .
. Do not leave children in the car unattended . High interior temperatures may cause heat stroke and dehydration that result in serious injury or death .
WARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap or in his or her arms while the vehicle is moving . The passenger cannot protect the child ( or infant ) from injury in a collision , because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle .
Additionally , holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger . Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force , the child could be injured or even killed .