Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual page 29

WARNING:
Children who are not properly restrained can be killed
or seriously injured in an accident.
Behaviour: It is essential that the behaviour of any child travel
ling in the car is such that they remain correctly seated and
belted, and it is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that
this occurs.
The following wording has been included to comply with
National Highway Traffic Safety Authority requirements.
However;
WARNING:
Lotus strongly recommends that you do not fit any type
of child seat into the Elise/Exige due to the risk of death
or serious injury if the child is too close to the dashboard
when the airbag inflates.
Procedure for Proper Fitment of Forward-Facing Child
Seat
Automatic Locking Retractor: The safety belt for the passenger's
seat is equipped with an automatic locking retractor that must be
used for securing a forward-facing child restraint system. When
activated, this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child
restraint system.
Activating the Automatic Retractor:
1. Pull the passenger seat safety belt completely out. At this
point, the locking mechanism is activated.
2. Place the forward-facing child seat in the passenger seat,
using the safety belt to secure the child seat, following the
instructions that come with the child seat.
3. Insert the safety tongue into the buckle and make sure that
it is properly latched.
4. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on the child seat.
You may further tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of
it to retract. Check to make sure the child seat is secured, and
that the belt is snug and will not pull out.
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