1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 51

1 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) A CL-. ON: r Children who are up against, or very close to,any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer best protectionfor the adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag system is designed them. Young children for and infants needthe protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. A very young child's hip bones so small that a are regular belt might not stay onthe hips, as it low will should. Instead, the belt likely be over the child's abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force right on thechild's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rear-facing childrestraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is the right type and size for your child. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, be sure the child is always properly restrained while riding in this vehicle. 1-44