1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 51

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Fede.ra1Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructionsthat come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions areimportant, so if either one. ofthese is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat. If you want to secure arear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat, you need to turn off the passenger's air bag. See"Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position" in the Index for more on this, including important safety information. A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eightyears of age. It's designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window. 1-37