1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 56

Smaller Children and .Babies (Cargo Vans) A CAUTIO, .: 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 the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither,the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag system is designed them. Youngchildren for and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. A very young child'ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious fatal injuries. Smaller children or and babies should always be restrained in a child restraint. However, infants, who should be restrained in a rearfacing child restraint, cannot ride safely in this vehicle. instructionsfor the The restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child.If a forwaid-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, be sure the child is always properly restrained while riding in this vehicle. 1-42