Child Restraints - Hummer H3T Owner's Manual

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Seats and Restraints

Child Restraints

CAUTION
Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle.
Children left unattended could
play with the safety belts. The
belt could become wrapped
around the child's neck and
continue to tighten. The child
could be injured or killed.
Never allow children to play
with the safety belts.
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CAUTION
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After installing a child restraint,
pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock (if equipped).
Secure any unused safety belts
behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them.
CAUTION
Never hold a baby in your arms
while riding in a vehicle. During
a crash a baby will become so
heavy you can't hold it. For
example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg
(12 lbs) baby will suddenly
become a 110 kg (240 lbs)
force on your arms. The baby
would be almost impossible to
hold. Secure the baby in an
infant restraint.
CAUTION
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Children who are small enough
should always be restrained in
infant or child restraints. Never
hold a baby in your arms while
riding in a vehicle.
CAUTION
An unsecured child restraint
may be tossed about the vehi-
cle in a collision or sudden stop.
You or your passengers could
be injured. Secure the child
restraint properly even if a child
is not using the restraint.