1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 70

When choosing a child restraint,be sure the child restraint is designed to be used ina vehicle. If it is, it will have a labelsaying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use thebelt system in your vehicle, but thechild also has to besecured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you howto do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans) A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It's designedto improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat. Here's why: 1-56