1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 44

Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint designed tobe used in a is vehicle. If it is, it will have a label sayingthat it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. may You find these instructions the restraint itself or in a on booklet, or both. These restraints the belt system in use your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraintto help reduce the chance personal injury. of The instructions thatcome with the infant or child restraint will show you how to that. do Where to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that children are safer they if are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. at We General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint ina rear seat outside position unless the child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the right front seat where you can keep an eye onthe baby. Wherever you install it, be sure secure the child to restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it. 1-37