Where To Put The Restraint - GMC 2009 Savana Van Owner's Manual

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.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move
around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in
the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint
in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.
Securing the Child Within the Child
Restraint
CAUTION:
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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash
if the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child properly following the
instructions that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics, children and infants are
safer when properly restrained in a child restraint
system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.
We recommend that children and child restraints be
secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a
child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding
in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in
a booster seat; and children, who are large enough,
using safety belts.
If a child restraint is secured in the right front passenger
seat, there may be a switch on the instrument panel
to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag. See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-67 and Securing a Child
Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With
Passenger Sensing System) on page 1-50 or Securing
a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
(With Airbag On-Off Switch) on page 1-54 for more
information, including important safety information.
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