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Safety Restraints for Children
In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to
use safety restraints for children. If small children
ride in your vehicle — this generally includes
children who are four years old or younger and
who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less — you must
put them in safety seats that are made specially for
children. Safety belts alone do not provide
maximum protection for these children. Check your
local and state laws for specific requirements.
WARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on
his or her lap while the vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot protect
the child from injury in a collision.
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WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
When possible, put children in the rear seat of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
WARNING
Carefully follow all of the
manufacturer's instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your
vehicle. If you do not install and use
the safety seat properly, the child may
be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
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