Child Restraint Systems; Points To Remember; Types Of Child Restraints; Rear Facing ⎯ Infant Seat/Convertible Seat - Toyota Prius 2010 User Manual

1-8. Safety information

Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the
use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear
seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(→P. 137)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child.
Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat
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