1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 40

, . t ' :'I Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies I A CAUTION: I ~ l ~ I Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a childor infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it is will the right type and size for your child. A very young child's hip bones are so small that a To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. ~ Buckle, position andrelease it the same wayas the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' the end of this section. at Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned s o you would be able to unbc& the sawy belt quickly if you ever had to. regular belt might not staylow on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. In a crash, the beltwould apply force right onthe child's abdomen, which could 1 cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, I any child small enough for one always properly is ! restrained in it child or infant restraint. 1 l ~ ~ 1-33