1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 46

Children Everyone i n 21 vehicle needs protection! That includes infanls and all children smaller than adult size. 111 fdct. the law i n every state i n the United States and i n every Canadian province says children up t o some age must be restrained while i n a vehicle. Smaller Children and r bi 4. Position and release it the same way a s the l a p part of a lap-shouldel- belt. I f the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" a t the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned s o you would be able t o unbuckle the safety belt quickly i f you ever had to. i l Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The will instructions for the restraint say whether it is the right type and for your child.A very size so young child's hip bones are small that a regular belt might not staylow on the hips,as it should. Instead, the belt likely be over the will child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.So, be sure that any child small enough for one always properly is restrained in a child or infant restraint.