Selecting A Child Restraint System (Crs) - Hyundai ELANTRA 2016 Owner's Manual

Child restraint system (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-fac-
ing or forward-facing CRS that has
first been properly secured to the
rear seat of the vehicle. Read and
comply with the instructions for
installation and use provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint.
WARNING
An improperly secured child
restraint can increase the risk
of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
in an accident. Always take the
following precautions
using a child restraint system:
•
NEVER install a child or infant
restraint in the front passen-
ger's seat.
•
Always properly secure the
child restraint to a rear seat of
the vehicle.
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•
Always follow
restraint system manufactur-
er's instructions for installa-
tion and use.
•
Always properly restrain your
child in the child restraint.
•
Do not use an infant carrier or
a child safety
"hooks" over a seatback, it
may not provide adequate
protection in an accident.
•
After an accident, have a
HYUNDAI dealer check the
child restraint system, seat
when
belts, tether anchors and
lower anchors.
Safety features of your vehicle
Selecting a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
the child
When selecting a CRS for your child,
always:
• Make sure the CRS has a label
certifying that it meets applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS 213).
• Select a child restraint based on
seat that
your child's height and weight. The
required label or the instructions
for use typically provide this infor-
mation.
• Select a child restraint that fits the
vehicle seating position where it
will be used.
• Read and comply with the warn-
ings and instructions for installation
and use provided with the child
restraint system.
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