1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 50

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 children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: 4-DOOr Utility To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether itis will the right type and for your child. A very size young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on thehips, as it should. Instead, the will likely be over the belt child's abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatalinjuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is'always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-43