Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's Manual page 41

Child restraints
Child restraint systems
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
9 Warning
NEVER use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of
it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to
the CHILD can occur.
9 Warning
WARNING–EXTREME HAZARD
Do not use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
airbag in front of it.
The child could be seriously
injured if the airbag inflates, as the
child's head would be very close to
the inflating airbag.
Seats, restraints
Selecting the right system
The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Children under the age of 12 years
that are smaller than 150 cm are only
allowed to travel in a restraint system
that is suitable for the child. Suitable
are restraint systems that comply with
ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Since a
proper position of the belt is rarely
possible with a child that is smaller
than 150 cm, we strongly advise to
use an appropriate child restraint
system, even though this might due to
the age of the child no longer be
legally binding.
Check local laws and regulations for
mandatory use of child restraint
systems.
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