2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags -> Where to place a child restraint system User Manual
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1-25Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systemsproperly secured in the vehicle. Whenchild from injury in a collision,or in an accident and can be injuredinstalling the child restraint system, care-because the child will be follow the manufacturer’s the passenger and objectsAdditionally, children standing up orinside the on or in front of the frontAccording to accident statistics, childrenAdditionally, holding a child in yourseat are exposed another seriousare safer when properly restrained in thelap or arms in the front seat exposesdanger. Since the SRS airbag de-rear seating positions than in the frontthat child to another serious with considerable speed andseating the SRS airbag deploys withforce, the child could be injured orAll U.S. states and Canadian provincesconsiderable speed and force, theeven that infants and small children bechild could be injured or even in an approved child restraintsystem at all times while the vehicle is& Where to place a child systemThe following are SUBARU’s recommen-dations on where to place a child restraintsystem in your should be properly re-WARNINGstrained at all times. Never allow aNever let a passenger hold a childchild to stand up, or to kneel on anyon his or her lap or in his or herseat. Unrestrained children will bearms while the vehicle is forward during sudden stopThe passenger cannot protect the– CONTINUED –
1-25
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
properly secured in the vehicle. When
child from injury in a collision,
or in an accident and can be injured
installing the child restraint system, care-
because the child will be caught
seriously.
fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
between the passenger and objects
Additionally, children standing up or
inside the vehicle.
kneeling on or in front of the front
According to accident statistics, children
Additionally, holding a child in your
seat are exposed another serious
are safer when properly restrained in the
lap or arms in the front seat exposes
danger. Since the SRS airbag de-
rear seating positions than in the front
that child to another serious danger.
ploys with considerable speed and
seating positions.
Since the SRS airbag deploys with
force, the child could be injured or
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces
considerable speed and force, the
even killed.
require that infants and small children be
child could be injured or even killed.
restrained in an approved child restraint
system at all times while the vehicle is
& Where to place a child re-
moving.
straint system
The following are SUBARU’s recommen-
dations on where to place a child restraint
system in your vehicle.
WARNING
Children should be properly re-
WARNING
strained at all times. Never allow a
Never let a passenger hold a child
child to stand up, or to kneel on any
on his or her lap or in his or her
seat. Unrestrained children will be
arms while the vehicle is moving.
thrown forward during sudden stop
The passenger cannot protect the
– CONTINUED –
1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systemsA: Front passenger’s seatIn this seating position, you should useonly a child restraint system that has aYou should not install a child restraintbottom base that fits snugly against thesystem (including a booster seat) due tocontours of the seat cushion and can bethe hazard to children posed by thesecurely retained using the ’s airbag.B: Rear seat, window-side seatingWARNINGpositionsPut children aged 12 and under inRecommended positions for all types ofthe rear seat properly restrained atchild restraint times. The SRS airbag deploysIn these positions, Automatic/Emergencywith considerable speed and forceLocking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts andand can injure or even kill children,lower anchorages (bars) are provided forespecially if they are 12 years of ageinstalling a child restraint under and are not restrained orWARNINGSome types of child restraints might not beimproperly restrained. Because chil-able to be secured firmly due to projectiondren are lighter and weaker thanSINCE YOUR VEHICLE ISof the seat , their risk of being injuredEQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’SIn this seating position, you should usefrom deployment is AIRBAG, NEVER INSTALL Aonly a child restraint system that has aR E A R WA R D FA C I N G C H I L DFor that reason, be sure to securebottom base that fits snugly against theSAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PAS-ALL types of child restraint devicescontours of the seat cushion and can beSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS(including forward facing childsecurely retained using the INJURY OR DEATH TOseats) in the REAR seats at all CHILD BY PLACING THEC: Rear seat, center seating positionYou should choose a restraint de-CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TOvice which is appropriate for theInstalling a child restraint system is notTHE SRS ’s age, height and weight. Ac-recommended, although the A/ELR seat-cording to accident sta
1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
A: Front passenger’s seat
In this seating position, you should use
only a child restraint system that has a
You should not install a child restraint
bottom base that fits snugly against the
system (including a booster seat) due to
contours of the seat cushion and can be
the hazard to children posed by the
securely retained using the seatbelt.
passenger’s airbag.
B: Rear seat, window-side seating
WARNING
positions
Put children aged 12 and under in
Recommended positions for all types of
the rear seat properly restrained at
child restraint systems.
all times. The SRS airbag deploys
In these positions, Automatic/Emergency
with considerable speed and force
Locking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and
and can injure or even kill children,
lower anchorages (bars) are provided for
especially if they are 12 years of age
installing a child restraint system.
and under and are not restrained or
WARNING
Some types of child restraints might not be
improperly restrained. Because chil-
able to be secured firmly due to projection
dren are lighter and weaker than
SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS
of the seat cushion.
adults, their risk of being injured
EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S
In this seating position, you should use
from deployment is greater.
SRS AIRBAG, NEVER INSTALL A
only a child restraint system that has a
R E A R WA R D FA C I N G C H I L D
For that reason, be sure to secure
bottom base that fits snugly against the
SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PAS-
ALL types of child restraint devices
contours of the seat cushion and can be
SENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS
(including forward facing child
securely retained using the seatbelt.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
seats) in the REAR seats at all times.
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE
C: Rear seat, center seating position
You should choose a restraint de-
CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
vice which is appropriate for the
Installing a child restraint system is not
THE SRS AIRBAG.
child’s age, height and weight. Ac-
recommended, although the A/ELR seat-
cording to accident statistics, chil-
belt and an upper anchorage (tether
dren are safer when properly re-
anchorage, if equipped) are provided in
strained in the rear seating posi-
this position.
tions than in the front seating posi-
Some types of child restraints might not be
tions.
able to be secured firmly due to projection
of the seat cushion.

Related Topics

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats Forward and backward adjustment Reclining the seatback Seat cushion height adjustment (driver?s seat) Head restraint adjustment Seat heater (if equipped) Rear seats Armrest (if equipped) Folding down the rear seatback Seatbelts Seatbelt safety tips Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Fastening the seatbelt Seatbelt maintenance Front seatbelt pretensioners Seatbelt with shoulder belt pretensioner Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt pretensioners System monitors System servicing Precautions against vehicle modification Child restraint systems Choosing a child restraint system Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt Installing a booster seat Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) Top tether anchorages SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) General precautions regarding SRS airbag system Components SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag SRS airbag system monitors SRS airbag system servicing Precautions against vehicle modification (SRS airbag)

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