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Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become
very hot, and the child could be burned on
these parts.
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Warning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of:
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
For more information on loading, please refer
to the “Storage compart-
ments” (Y page 204) chapter.
Infant and child restraint systems
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 55.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special
seat belt retractor for secure fastening of
child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull
the shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch-
eting sound can be heard to indicate that the
special seat belt retractor is activated. The
seat belt is now locked. Push down on child
restraint to take up any slack.
To deactivate, release the seat belt buckle
and let the seat belt retract completely. The
seat belt can again be used in the usual man-
ner.
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Warning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of Colum-
bia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian prov-
inces.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint sys-
tem, which is properly secured by a lap-
shoulder belt in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions for the child restraint,
that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and
210.2.
A statement by the child restraint manufac-
turer of compliance with these standards can
be found on the instruction label on the
restraint and in the instruction manual pro-
vided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat, make sure to care-
fully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
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Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priate infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint must be prop-
erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt
fully in accordance with the child seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
always sit as upright as possible, wear the
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