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Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must
itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap
portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully
consult the manufacturer 's instructions which
accompany the child restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system
following the manufacturer 's instructions about the
appropriate age and size of the child for the restraint system.
Install the child restraint system correctly following the
instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions
are also provided under the following illustrations.
The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, the child is safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
D Never put a rear−facing child restraint system on the
front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or
serious injury if a rear−facing child restraint system
is put on the front seat.
D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward−facing
child restraint system on the front seat.
D A forward−facing child restraint system should be
put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back as possible,
because the force of a deploying airbag could cause
death or serious injury to the child.
D After installing the child restraint system, make sure
it is secured in place according to the manufacturer's
instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may
cause death or serious injury to the child in the event
of a sudden stop or accident.
When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with
the seat belt or place it somewhere other than in the passenger
compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in
the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child
restraint system.
For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see
"Using a top strap" on page 147.
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