Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 84

CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the
head restraint, adjust the height of
the head restraint or remove it for fit-
ting the child restraint, as necessary.
However, if a booster cushion not
equipped with the head restraint is
fitted, the head restraint should not
be removed. If the head restraint is
removed for fitting the child restraint,
you need to install it again after
removing the child restraint.
If the child restraint is fitted improp-
erly, a child sitting in it could be
injured in a collision.
NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-
gage compartment so it will not cause
inconvenience to the occupants.
ELR type belt
(For models with front passenger airbag
deactivation system)
Whenever possible, SUZUKI
mends that child restraint systems be
installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in rear seats than in the
front passenger seat.
• If you must install the child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger's seat, follow
instructions below.
– Deactivate the front passenger's front
airbag by the front passenger airbag
deactivation system.
– Slide the seat to the most rear position
by the seat position adjustment lever.
– If there is a gap or space between the
child restraint and the seatback, adjust
the seatback angle in order to install
the child restraint system properly.
– If your vehicle is equipped with the
seat height adjustment lever, raise the
EXAMPLE
seat to the uppermost position by the
seat height adjustment lever.
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
Check that the seat belt is securely
latched.
Move the child restraint system in all direc-
tions to check that it is securely installed.
When you put your child in the child
restraint system, appropriately slide the
front seat forward not to touch a part of
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your child's body.
recom-
BEFORE DRIVING
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