Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 51

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position
See the earlier part about the top strap if the child
restraint has one.
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You'll be using the lap belt.
A child in
a
child restraint in the center front seat
can be badly injured by the right front passenger
air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint
in the center front seat. It's always better to
secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may,
however, secure a forward-facing child restraint
in the right front passenger seat, but only with
the seat moved all the way back.
1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions
plate and pulling it along the belt.
for the child restraint.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the
instructions say.
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