2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 80

78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This There are different sizes and types of restraints for is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. children from newborn size to the child almost large Children 12 years or younger should ride properly enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash seat Owner's Manual to make sure you have the correct statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in seat for your child. the rear seats rather than in the front. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it. NOTE: • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada's website for additional information: • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/ safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile 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.