Chevrolet AVEO - Child Restraints; Child Restraint Systems

Seats, restraints 47
Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the GM child restraint
system which is geared specifically to
the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger’s
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger’s seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of
the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger’s
seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 45.
Airbag label 3 40.
Selecting the right system
The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Children under the age of 12 years
that are smaller than 150 cm are only
allowed to travel in a restraint system
that is suitable for the child. Suitable
are restraint systems that comply with
valid UN ECE regulations. Since a
proper position of the belt is rarely
possible with a child that is smaller
than 150 cm, we strongly advise to
use an appropriate child restraint
system, even though this might due to
the age of the child no longer be
legally binding.
Check local laws and regulations for
mandatory use of child restraint
systems.
Never carry a child whilst travelling in
the vehicle. The child will become too
heavy to hold in the event of a
collision.
When transporting children, use the
child restraint systems suitable for the
child's weight.
Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not
in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.