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Child restraint systems specifically designed
for infants and small children are offered by
several manufacturers. Choose only a child
restraint system with a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle
Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions
Safety Regulations (RSSR). Look for the
manufacturer's statement of compliance on
the box and child restraint system itself.
The child restraint system should be appropri-
ate for your child's weight and height, and
should properly fit your vehicle's seat.
For detail information, refer to the instruction
manual accompanying the child restraint sys-
tem.
Guidelines for child restraint
system selection
All children should be properly restrained in
a restraint device that offers the maximum
protection for their size and age.
Be sure to check local, state, or provincial
requirements for child size and age that may
vary from the recommendations listed below.
Children less than 1 year old and children
less than 20 pounds (9 kg) MUST ride in a
rear-facing child safety seat that MUST
ONLY be used in the rear seat.
Children older than 1 year of age and who
weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who
are less than 40 inches (100 cm) tall must
be in a forward-facing restraint used only
in the rear seat.
Children who weigh more than 40 pounds
(18 kg) or who are more than 40 inches
(100 cm) tall, regardless of age, should
use a suitable child seat or a booster seat
(including a booster cushion) in the rear
seat until the vehicle's lap/shoulder belt
fits them properly.
WARNING
All children must be seated in the rear
seat, and properly restrained.
Accident statistics show that children of
all sizes and ages are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat, rather than in
the front seat.
Child restraint systems
WARNING
Any child who is too large to use a child
restraint system should ride in the rear
seat and wear the lap and shoulder belt
properly. The shoulder belt must be posi-
tioned over the shoulder and across the
chest, not across their neck, and with the
lap belt positioned low on the child's hips,
not across their stomach. If necessary, a
booster seat (including a booster cushion)
should be used to help achieve a proper
seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat
(including a booster cushion) manufac-
turer's instructions. Only use a booster
seat (including a booster cushion) that is
certified as complying with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle
Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions
Safety Regulations.
Never hold an infant or child in your arms
or on your lap when riding in this vehicle,
even when you are wearing your seat belt.
Never place any part of the seat belt you
are wearing around an infant or child.
Failure to follow these simple instructions
creates a risk of serious injury or death to
your child in the event of an accident or
sudden stop.
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