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Protecting Small Children
Child Seat Type
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker's weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
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Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
child uses the child seat as long as
possible, until the child reaches the
weight or height limit for the seat.
Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
Protecting Infants and Small Children
Child Seat Placement
We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front. Even with
advanced airbags, which can
automatically turn the passenger's
front airbag off (see page
back seat is the safest place for a
small child.
If it is necessary to put a forward-
facing child seat in the front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the vehicle, and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.
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