When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child
restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.
If
it is, it
will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may
find these instructions
on
the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within
the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
The instructions that come with the infant or child
restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner’s
manual and the child restraint instructions are important,
so
if either one of these is not available, obtain a
replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Where to
Put
the Restraint
Accident statistics show that cMdren are safer
if
they
are restrained
in
the rear rather than the front seat. We at
General Motors therefore recommend that you put your
child restraint in the rear seat.
Never
put a rear-facing
child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child
restraint properly.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move
around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in
the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in your vehicle
--
even when no child
is
in it.
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