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Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions supplied with it . After installing the child restraint system , check to ensure that it is held securely in position . If it is not held tight and secure , the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased .
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Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child ’ s age and size ( weight and height ) in order to provide the child with proper protection . The child restraint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the United States or of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada . It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacturer ’ s statement of compliance in the document attached to the system . Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used .
NOTE
Some sizes of child restraint systems may not fit the vehicle seat . Before purchasing a child restraint system , check whether it fits on the vehicle seat .
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WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS- TEM ON THE FRONT PASSEN- GER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
. The front passenger ’ s seat is not equipped with tether anchorages . Therefore , when installing a child restraint system