1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 72

CENTER I A CAUTION TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, SECURELY LATCH SEAT IN LOCATION SHOWN SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Seat Location Printed in: Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes In infants and all children smaller than adult size.fact, the law in every state in United States and in every the to Canadian province says children up some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. ONLY 10279595 The center position bucket seat a CENTER OR is LEFT type seat. Because is the only bucket seat with lap it a belt, and has a buckle on only side, there are certain one places a CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should, If and should not, be used. "Seats" in the Index. the See CENTER OR LEFT bucket seatis used on the left side o the vehicle, the person sitting there should use f the lap-shoulder belt. See "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" inthe Index. h a P T Ch:lJ-?n -Id Babf-5 I A CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it will is the right type and for yourchild. A very size young child's hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay on thehips, as it low should. Instead, the belt likely be over will the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. be sure that So, 1 any child small enough for one is always properly I restrained in a child o r infant restraint. I 1-65