1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 49

Children SECURELY LATCH SEAT IN LOCATION SHOWN.SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR INFORMATION. [ ADDITIONAL -1- Everyone ina vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some agemust be restrained while in a vehicle. The center position bucket seat isa CENTER OR LEFT type seat. Because it isthe only bucket seat with a lap belt, and has a buckle on only one side, there are certain places a CENTER ORLEFT typebucket seat should, and should not, be used. See "Seats" in the Index. If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used on the left side of the vehicle, the person sitting there should use the lap-shoulder belt. It works the same way as the driver's safety belt. See "Driver Position" in the Index. Smaller Children and Babies I U Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild. A very young child'ship bones are so small that a regular belt mightnot stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen.In a crash, thebelt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. . . ..., .