1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 63

When choosinga child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be usedin a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that meets FederalMotor it Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions the restraint.You may for find these instructions on the restraint itself a or in booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child has to be secured within also the restraint to reduce the chance f personal injury. help o The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraintinstructions are important, so if either one these is not available, obtain of a replacement copy from manufacturer. the Where to Put the Restraint A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 to 27 kg) and about four to 8 eight years of age. It's designedto improve the of fit 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 safer if they are are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat. at We General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraintin the front passengerseat. Here's why: 1-56