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1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

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When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix

the child restraint system securely in place.

If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen-

gers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving

or an accident.

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When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both seat

cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The

seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint sys-

tem cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in

the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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When using the LATCH system, move the seat as far back as possible and adjust

the seatback as upright as possible.

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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-

tioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away

from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failing to

do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving or an accident.

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If the driver’s seat interferes with the child

restraint system and prevents it from being

attached correctly, attach the child restraint

system to the right-hand rear seat.

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that it

does not interfere with the child restraint

system.

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Only put a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front seat when unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, move the seat as far back as possible

even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is

illuminated. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury if the airbags deploy

(inflate).