Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehi-
cle that has been closed up in sunny weather, and
could
bum
a child. Check seat covers and buck-
les before you place a child anywhere near them.
Children who are too large for child safety seats
should always wear safety belts.
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A.
WARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle. Always
remove the key from the ignition and take it with you.
Safety Belts for Children
If
the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned
so that it does not cross or rest in front
of
the
child's face
or
neck, move the child to one
of
the
seats with a lap belt only and use the lap belt.
Lap belts and the lap portion
of
lap and shoulder
belts should always be
wom
snugly and below
the hips, touching the child's thighs.
Children should use forward or rearward facing
seat positions, not seated facing sideways.
A.
WARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
Children should always ride with the seatback in
the fully upright position. When the seatback
is
not fully upright, there
is
a greater risk that the
child will slide under the safety belt and be seri-
ously injured in a collision.
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight
of
the child. Seat backs should
be upright for use with child safety seats. Any
objects in close proximity which may come into
contact with the child in the event
of
an accident
or
sudden stop should be removed.
A.
WARNING
Place child safety seats only in forward facing (locked)
seating positions equipped with a restraint system.
On
The
Road
A.
WARNING
Carefully follow
all
of the manufacturer's instructions
that come with the safety seat that
you
put in your vehi-
cle. Make sure that the shoulder belt (if provided at the
seating position where the safety seat
is
being used)
does not cross or rest
in
front of the child's face or neck.
Ii you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured
in
a sudden stop or collision.
A.
WARNING
When using any infant or child restraint system, it is
important that you
follow the instructions and warn-
ings provided by the manufacturer concerning its
installation and use. Failure to follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions could increase the risk or
severity of an injury
in
the event of a collision or
sudden stop.
Child Seat Tethers
Some child seat manufacturers recommend the
use
of
a top anchorage (tether) strap in addition
to the lap belt. Since a top anchorage (tether)
strap can provide additional security to a child
seat, we recommend using a tether whenever
one is required
or
available.
Your motor home
is
equipped with a child seat
top anchorage (tether) strap anchorage point in
the forward passenger seat location. In some
models a secondary forward facing seat location
may also have the anchorage for a tether strap.
You
can visually identify the anchorage hard-
ware by inspecting the lower rear
of
the passen-
ger or secondary seat. A small metal anchorage
rod will be present which will allow the tether
strap hook to engage (see Illustration 1).
To use, with
the seat in position, drape the tether
strap over the seat back and down (see
Illustration 2). Attach the tether strap hook to
the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap
according to the child seat manufacturers
instlUctions. Make sure the strap is not twisted
and that the
fOlward facing seat is always posi-
tioned upright and locked in the forward facing
position when the motor home
is
in motion.
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