2003 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 41

Children who are up against, or veryclose to, any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but notfor young childrenand infants. Neither thevehicle's safety belt system nor its air bagsystem is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint, state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. Newborn ...ants need complete support, including support for thehead and neck. This is necessary becausea newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighsso much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settlesinto the restraint,so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants always should be securedin appropriate infant restraints. 1-34