Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
Child seat
A child seat restrains a child's body using
the harness.
Child-Restraint System
Installation
qChild-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular child-
restraint systems: infant seat, child seat,
booster seat.
NOTE
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Installation position is determined by the
type of child-restraint system. Always read
the manufacturer's instructions and this
owner's manual carefully.
Booster seat
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Due to variations in the design of child-
A booster seat is a child restraint
accessory designed to improve the fit of
the seat belt system around the child's
body.
restraint systems, vehicle seats and seat
belts, all child-restraint systems may not fit
all seating positions. Before purchasing a
child-restraint system, it should be tested in
the specific vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it is intended to be used. If
a previously purchased child-restraint
system does not fit, you may need to
1Backless booster seat
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purchase a different one that will.
Infant seat
An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and back
against the seating surface.
1 When using a backless booster seat, always
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install the vehicle head restraint to the seat
where the backless booster seat is installed.
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