2004 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 39
2004 Dodge Viper Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are four simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Infants in rear facing child safety seats designed for children up to one year or approximately 20 pounds (9 kg) should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag unless the airbag is shut OFF. See "Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch." An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on "Child Restraint") should be secured in child safety seats or booster seats. Older children who do not use child safety seats or booster seats should ride properly buckled. Never allow children to place the shoulder belt behind them or under the arm. Infants up to 1 year or approximately 20 pounds (9 kg) should never ride in the vehicle, because the rear facing child seat places them too close to the passenger air bag in the event of a crash. Children from 1 to 12 years old: Move the passenger seat as far back as possible. Children from 20 to 60 pounds (9 kg to 27 kg) should be secured in the appropriate child safety seat or booster seat. If too large for a booster seat, the child should wear the lap/shoulder belt properly. Children should never be allowed to lean forward toward the instrument panel as a passenger air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to a child in this position. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2