1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 46

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Childrenand Babies L CAUTION: A Smaller childrenand babies should always be or restrained in a child infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is theright type and size for your child. A very young child's hip bones so small that a are as regular belt mightnot stay low on the hips, it should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough one is always properly for restrained in a child infant restraint. or 1-32