1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 35

Childr 1 Everyone m a vehic1.eneeds protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, every the law in every state in the United States and--in Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babie-s To make it shorter, pull thebelt as shdwn untilit is snug,. Buckle and position it the same way as thelap pxrt of ,,thedriver's safety bdt (see "Driver Position" in the ,Index). Make sure the: releasebutton on the buckle. is positioned so you would Ine .able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To unlatch the be:lt, just push the button on the buckle. Don't use child restraints on these seats. They won't work properly. Smaller children and babies s.hould always be .restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions forthe restraint will say whether it is .the right type size for your child. A very and young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it .should.Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child's abd,omen. In a crash, the belt would apply .force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, any child small enough one is always properly for restrained ina child or infant restraint. 1-28