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34 SAFETY
periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
A child's squirming or slouching can move the belt out of
position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a
booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly.
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint Type
Combined
Weight of the
Child + Child
Rear-Facing
Up to 65 lbs
Child Restraint
Rear-Facing
More than 65 lbs
Child Restraint
Forward-Facing
Up to 65 lbs
Child Restraint
Forward-Facing
More than 65 lbs
Child Restraint
LATCH – Lower
Anchors Only
Restraint
X
(29.5 kg)
(29.5 kg)
(29.5 kg)
(29.5 kg)
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt
will not protect a child properly, which may result in
serious injury or death. A child must always wear both
the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.
Use any attachment method shown with an "X" Below
Seat Belt Only
X
X
WARNING!
LATCH – Lower
Seat Belt + Top
Anchors + Top
Tether Anchor
Tether Anchor
X
X
X
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