1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 39

'98 Tacoma (U) -Child restraint system Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint system on the front seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany your child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat if your vehicle is equipped with rear seats. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. CAUTION D Never put a rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag switch in the "ON" position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put a rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat, make sure the passenger airbag switch is in the "OFF" position and that the indicator light is on. D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint system on the front seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. 39