1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 70

When choosinga child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used a vehicle. If it is, it .in will havea label saying thatit meets'Federa1 Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions the restraint. You may for find these instructions on the restraint itself a in or booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child has to be secured within also the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come the infant or child with restraint will show how to do that. Both the owner's you 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 about40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years age. It's designed to improve of 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 also help a child to see out the window. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front We at seat. General Motors therefore recommend that put your you child restraintin a rear seat.Never put a rear-facing child restraintin the front passenger seat. Here's why: 1-56