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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
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In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the
vehicle.The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you
could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be
severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for
the child's size.
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Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
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Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufac-
turer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
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An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into
the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into the upper structure of the seatback and are
designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.The
seatback should be properly adjusted to an upright position where the head restraint is positioned
as close as possible to the back of your head.
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for passengers. An improperly latched seatback could cause serious injury.
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WARNING!
WARNING!
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