Seats, restraints 47
Older children
A child should use a normal three
point seat belt only when:
• They can sit against the back of
the rear seat with knees bent
comfortably at the edge of
the seat.
• The lap belt rests low and snug
across the hips, not across the
stomach.
• The sash belt is centred on the
shoulder and chest.
• They are able to stay seated like
this for the entire trip.
Where legally allowed, you may
install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front seat, but
always move the passenger seat
as far back as it will go.
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly îš¿tted
child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to
be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to
the vehicle.
Child restraints located in the
second row must be attached
to the child restraint anchorage
points, located behind the second
row rear seatbacks.
Do not place child restraints on
the third row seats.
Where to put the restraint
Warning
It is safest for children to be
seated in the rear seats.
Only child restraints that have
clips to attach to the vehicle’s
anchorage îš¿ttings are to be used.
Earlier types of child restraints
may not attach securely to this
type of anchor.
Use only Standards Australia
and New Zealand approved child
restraints and harnesses. Only
purchase a child restraint which
carries the appropriate Standards
Australia sticker of approval.
Australian States and Territories
and New Zealand have laws
restricting the seating of children
in the front passenger seat. In
most jurisdictions, children under 4
years should not be seated in the
front passenger seat. Check your
local road safety regulations before
seating a child in the front seat.
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