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Children Always in the Rear
 WARNING
Always properly restrain children in the 
rear seats of the vehicle.
Children of all ages are safer when 
restrained in the rear seat. A child riding 
in the front passenger seat can be 
forcefully struck by an inflating air bag 
resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Children under age 13 must always 
ride in the rear seats and must always 
be properly restrained to minimize the 
risk of injury in an accident, sudden 
stop or sudden maneuver. According 
to accident statistics, children are safer 
when properly restrained in the rear 
seats than in the front seat. Even with 
air bags, children can be seriously 
injured or killed. Children too large for 
a child restraint must use the seat belts 
provided.
All 50 states have child restraint laws 
which require children to travel in 
approved child restraint devices. The 
laws governing the age or height/weight 
restrictions at which seat belts can be 
used instead of child restraints differs 
among states, so you should be aware of 
the specific requirements in your state, 
and where you are travelling.
Child restraint systems must be properly 
placed and installed in the rear seat. 
You must use a commercially available 
child restraint system that meets the 
requirements of the Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child restraint systems are generally 
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat 
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, 
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of 
the vehicle.
Child restraint system (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be 
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing 
or forward-facing CRS that has first 
been properly secured to the rear seat 
of the vehicle. Read and comply with 
the instructions for installation and use 
provided by the manufacturer of the 
child restraint.
 WARNING
An improperly secured child restraint 
can increase the risk of SERIOUS 
INJURY or DEATH in an accident. Always 
take the following precautions when 
using a child restraint system:
ś NEVER install a child or infant 
restraint in the front passenger’s 
seat.
ś Always properly secure the child 
restraint to a rear seat of the vehicle.
ś Always follow the child restraint 
system manufacturer’s instructions 
for installation and use.
ś Always properly restrain your child in 
the child restraint.
ś If the vehicle head restraint prevents 
proper installation of a child seat 
(as described in the child restraint 
system manual), the head restraint of 
the respective seating position shall 
be readjusted or entirely removed.
ś Do not use an infant carrier or a 
child safety seat that “hooks” over 
a seatback, it may not provide 
adequate protection in an accident.
ś After an accident, have retailer of 
Genesis Branded products check 
the child restraint system, seat belts, 
tether anchors and lower anchors.