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Protecting Children

Protecting Larger Children

When a child reaches the

On vehicles with a passenger’s front

airbag

On vehicles with side airbags

recommended weight or height limit

for a front facing child restraint

system, the child should sit in the

back seat on a booster and wear a

lap/shoulder belt. The lap/shoulder

belt provides better protection than

the lap belt.

Leaning over the front door

can result in serious injury or

death if the side airbag

inflates.

Allowing a larger child to sit

improperly in the front seat

can result in injury or death if

the passenger’s front airbag

inflates.

Always sit upright with their

back against the seat-back.

We recommend that the child use a

booster seat until the child is tall

enough to use the seat belt without a

booster seat.

If a larger child must sit in

front, make sure the child

moves the seat as far back as

possible, uses a booster seat

if needed, and wears the seat

belt properly.

The following pages give

instructions on how to check proper

seat belt fit, what kind of booster

seat to use if one is needed, and

important precautions for a child

who must sit in the front seat.

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Protecting Children

Additional Precaution for Larger

Children

Checking Seat Belt Fit

If the shoulder part of the belt rests

over the child’s collarbone and

against the centre of the chest, and

the lap belt rests over the child’s

hipbones and touches the tops of the

thighs as shown, the child is

probably big enough to wear the seat

belt.

‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or

stand while the vehicle is in motion.

The violent forces created during

emergency braking will cause the

children to be thrown forward. The

children could be seriously injured or

killed.’’

However, if the shoulder belt

touches or crosses the child’s neck,

or if the lap belt crosses the child’s

stomach, the child needs to use a

booster seat.

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child

sit in the rear seat, all the way back

against the seat, and put on the seat

belt. Follow the instructions on page

18 . Then check how the belt fits.

Do not let a child wear a seat belt

across the neck or over the stomach.

This could result in serious neck and

internal injuries during a crash.

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Protecting Children

Do not let a child put the shoulder

part of a seat belt behind the back or

under the arm. This could cause

very serious injuries during a crash.

It also increases the chance that the

child will slide under the belt in a

crash and be injured.

Using a Booster Seat

A child should continue using a

booster seat until the child exceeds

the booster seat manufacturer’s

requirements.

Even then, the child may still need to

use a booster seat. Note that some

countries now require children to

use boosters until they reach a

certain age and/or weight. Be sure

to check current laws in the

Do not put any accessories on a seat

belt. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt, severely

compromise the protective capability

of the seat belt and increase the

chance of serious injury in a crash.

countries where you intend to drive.

For EU countries, refer to page

37 for the booster seat placement.

If a child needs a booster seat, we

recommend choosing a high or low-

back style that allows the child to be

directly secured with the lap/

shoulder belt.

Two children should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Whichever style you select, follow

the booster seat maker’s instructions.

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Protecting Children

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

It is recommended that all children

ages 12 and under be properly

restrained in the back seat.

Of course, children vary widely. And

while age may be one indicator of

when a child can safely ride in the

front, there are other important

factors you should consider.

The back seat is the safest place for

a child of any age or size.

GUIDE

In addition, the passenger’s front

airbag (on some types), poses

serious risks to children. If the front

seat is too far forward and the child’s

head is thrown forward during a

collision, or the child is unrestrained

or out of position, an inflating front

airbag can kill or seriously injure the

child.

For some types

An optional back-rest is available for

a specific booster seat (see page

57 ). Install the back-rest to the

booster seat and adjust it to the

vehicle seat according to the booster

seat maker’s instructions. Make sure

the seat belt is properly routed

through the guide at the shoulder of

the back-rest and the belt does not

touch and cross the child’s neck (see

page 18 ).

On some types, the side airbag also

poses risks. If any part of a larger

child’s body is in the path of a

deploying airbag, the child could

receive possibly serious injuries.

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Protecting Children

Physical Size

Maturity

If you decide that a child can safely

ride up front, be sure to:

Physically, a child must be large

enough for the lap/shoulder belt to

properly fit over the hips, chest, and

shoulder (see pages 18 and 55 ). If

the seat belt does not fit properly,

the child should not sit in the front.

To safely ride in front, a child must

be able to follow the rules, including

sitting properly and wearing the seat

belt properly throughout a ride.

Carefully read the owner’s manual

and make sure you understand all

seat belt instructions and all safety

information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back

against the seat, and feet on or

near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is

properly positioned and secured.

If your vehicle has side airbags,

remind the child not to lean

toward the door.

Supervise the child. Even mature

children sometimes need to be

reminded to fasten the seat belts

or sit properly.

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