02 Safety
Child restraint recall information is readily
available in both the U.S. and Canada. For
recall information in the U.S., call the U.S.
Government's Auto Safety Hotline at
odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visit
Transport Canada's Child Safety website at
menu.htm.
When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufactur-
er's instructions.
Infant seats
Suitable child restraints should always be
used when children (depending on their age/
size) are seated in the vehicle.
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Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut
around the child seat.
Related information
Child safety locks (p. 61)
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A sound from the seat belt retractor will be
audible at this time and is normal. The belt
will now be locked in place. This function is
automatically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
Integrated booster cushion – general
information (p. 57)
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WARNING
Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat
belt properly fastened.
NOTE
Refer to (p. 55) and (p. 56) for infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and/or top
tether anchorages.
Child restraint registration and recalls
Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register your child
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay
informed about child safety seat recalls, be
sure to fill out and return the registration card
that comes with new child restraints.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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