1997 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 43

-Child restraint system S Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. S Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause severe injury if a rearfacing child restraint system is installed on the front seat. S Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat. S If you must install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. S Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany your child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer's instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. Toyota recommends installing the child restraint system on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. ! CAUTION S Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front seat. S Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat. S If you must install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. S After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer's instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it can cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident. 39