Selecting A Child Restraint System (Crs) - Hyundai Elantra 2018 Owner's Manual

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If the vehicle head restraint pre-
vents proper installation of a
child seat (as described in the
child restraint system manual),
the head restraint of the respec-
tive seating position shall be
readjusted or entirely removed.
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Do not use an infant carrier or a
child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seatback, it may not pro-
vide adequate protection in an
accident.
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After an accident, have
HYUNDAI dealer check the child
restraint system, seat belts, teth-
er anchors and lower anchors.
Selecting a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
When selecting a CRS for your child,
always:
• Make sure the CRS has a label certify-
ing that it meets applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety
(FMVSS 213).
• Select a child restraint based on your
child's height and weight. The required
label or the instructions for use typical-
ly provide this information.
• Select a child restraint that fits the
a
vehicle seating position where it will be
used.
• Read and comply with the warnings
and instructions for installation and use
provided with the child restraint sys-
tem.
Child restraint system types
There are three main types of child
restraint systems: rear-facing seats, for-
ward-facing seats, and booster seats.
They are classified according to the
child's age, height and weight.
Standards
Rear-facing child seats
WARNING
NEVER install a child or infant
restraint in the front passenger's
seat.
Placing a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat can result in SERI-
OUS INJURY or DEATH if the child
restraint is struck by an inflating air
bag.
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