2000 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 18

18 Safety in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Child safety WARNING A special accessory is available for locking the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat. See your Saab dealer for details. When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal collision and cause injury to the child. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer. WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • NEVER put a child seat in the front. • Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. • Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufacturer's child seat instructions. IB1204 Fitting the locking strap on the center armrest, Saab 9-5 Sedan. The locking strap is standard equipment on certain markets. Saab 9-5 Sedan For child car seats that are approved for rear-facing installation in the rear seat and have top tether straps, we recommend that you position it on one of the outer places. Fasten such a child seat with the three-point seat belt and the two underside anchorage tethers. The tethers should be attached according to the manufacturer´s instructions, to the fixing points beneath the driver´s and passenger´s seat. The fixing points on electrically adjustable seats are color marked. If you intend to install another make of child car seat, make sure that it is possible to fit it