1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 66

Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 A CAUTION: Never dothis. Here two children are wearing the same The belt. In belt can't properly spread the impact forces. a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be usedby only one persona t a time. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. 0 &.' What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is or very close to the child's face neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or neck, might want to you place the child in the center seat position. the one that has only a lap belt. 1-46