2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 46

Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle's owner. For many years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be secured within the restraint. The vehicle's belt system secures the add-on child restraint in the vehicle, and the add-on child restraint's harness system holds the child in place within the restraint. One system,the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. The five-point harness system hastwo shoulder straps, two hip straps and a crotch strap. A shield may take the place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulderstraps that are aiiacirea io a iiai paa wnicn rests iow againsr rne child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or the side. to A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, ar~d SGi-he Fiyh-GaCk 0owsie1seais ilave a Five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-39