1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 34

CAUTION Smaller Children and Babies Smaller childrenand babies in should always be restrained a or infant child restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child.A very young child's hip bones are small that so a regular belt might not low stay on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely over the be child's abdomen.In a crash the belt would apply force right onthe child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. The center position bucket seat is a Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! CENTER OR LXFT type seat. That includes infants and all children Because it is the bucket seat with a smaller than adult size. In fact, the law only lap belt, and has buckle on only one a in every state and Canadian province side, thereare certain placesa says children up to some age must be CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat restrained while in a vehicle. should, and should not, be used. See the Index under Smts. If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used on the left of the vehicle, side the person sitting there should the use lap-shoulder belt. It works the same way as the driver's safety belt. the Index See under Driver Position. 1 33 ...