1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 42

Everyone 111 a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law i n every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier i n this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether will it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child's bones are so small that a hip regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely beover the child's abdomen. In a crash, the would apply belt force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-30