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General Information
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNING:
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING:
Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
| Child | Child Size, Height, Weight, or Age | Recommended Restraint Type |
|---|---|---|
| Infants or toddlers | Children weighing 18 kg or less (generally age four or younger). | Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). |
| Small children | Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 1.45 m, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 18–36 kg and upward to 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer). | Use a belt-positioning booster seat. |
| Larger children | Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 1.45 m tall or greater than 36 kg or 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer). | Use a vehicle seatbelt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seat backrest upright. |
Note:
When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position.