Child Restraints; Older Children - Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
The manufacturer's instructions that come with the
booster seat state the weight and height limitations for
that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt
until the child passes the below fit test:
•
Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend
at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
•
Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt
rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using
the rear safety belt comfort guide. See "Rear Safety
Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
page 1-26 for more information. If the shoulder belt
still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.
•
Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,
touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return
to the booster seat.
•
Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length
of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the
booster seat.
•
If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position
with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional
restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
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