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Child Restraint Systems
WARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on their lap or in their 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 , if a passenger holds a child on their lap or in their arms in the front seat , they expose the child to another serious danger . Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force , the child could be injured or even killed .
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 ,