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Tips for Children
WARNINGS: For Children*
For a safer ride for your precious cargo, here are a few tips:
- Secure all children under the age of 13 in a rear seat.
- Infants and young children need the protection of a properly installed child restraint or booster seat.
- Never put a rear-facing child restraint seat in the front vehicle seat as it can cause serious injury or death in the event of an accident and the deployment of the air bag.
- It is best to install a forward-facing child restraint seat in rear vehicle seats. If this isn't possible for your vehicle, then carefully read your Owner's Manual to understand how to best install a forward-facing restraint in the front vehicle seat.
Lower Anchors and Top tethers for children (LATCH) System
- LATCH System helps simplify the installation of child restraint seats.
- Compatible with both forward- and rear-facing child seats.
Booster seats
- Should be used if a child weighs between 80 and 100 pounds and is less than 4'10'' in height.
- Only use a backless booster seat if your car's seatback is higher than your child's ear and has a head restraint. Otherwise, use a high-back booster seat.
- You should also check your state law mandates on booster seats for complete details of usage.