Chevrolet 2002 Astro Owner's Manual page 57

Q:
How do child restraints work?
A:
A child restraint system is any device designed for
use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position
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children. A built in child restraint system is a
permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add
child restraint system is a portable one, which is
purchased by the vehicle's owner.
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For many years, add
used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help
reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to
be secured within the restraint. The vehicle's belt
system secures the add
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vehicle, and the add
system holds the child in place within the restraint.
One system, the three
come down over each of the infant's shoulders and
buckle together at the crotch. The five
harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip
straps and a crotch strap. A shield may take the
place of hip straps. A T
straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low
against the child's body. A shelf
shield has straps that are attached to a wide,
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shelf like shield that swings up or to the side.
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on
on child restraints have
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on child restraint in the
on child restraint's harness
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point harness, has straps that
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point
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shaped shield has shoulder
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or armrest type
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child
restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,
it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.
Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may
find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within
the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
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When securing an add on child restraint, refer to the
instructions that come with the restraint which may be
on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this
manual. The child restraint instructions are important,
so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy
from the manufacturer.