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Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become
very hot, and the child could be burned on
these parts.
G Warning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
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For more information on loading, see the
"Storage compartments" ( Y
section.
Infant and child restraint systems
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
The passenger lap/shoulder belt has a
special seat belt retractor for secure
fastening of child restraints.
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To fasten a child restraint, follow child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a
ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate
that the special seat belt retractor is
activated. The seat belt is now locked. Push
down on child restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release the seat belt buckle
and let the seat belt retract completely. The
seat belt can again be used in the usual
manner.
G Warning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
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Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system, which is properly secured by a lap/
shoulder belt in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions for the child
restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
Safety and security
Occupant safety
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction
manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer's
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
G Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriate infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly secured with the vehicle's seat
belt fully in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
always sit as upright as possible, wear the
seat belt properly and use an appropriately
sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
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