2005 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 34

34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, babies and children, too. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size. All states and Canadian provinces require small children to ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Infants and Small Children There are two different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the bigger child almost large enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat owner's manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint system that is correct for your child. Two different child restraint systems are generally available: • The infant carrier for babies weighing up to approximately 20 lbs. (9 kg). • The child seat for small children over 20 lbs. (9kg).