Chicco 00060796430070 User Guide - Page 16

VEHICLE INFORMATION This Child Restraint can be securely 1 installed in most vehicles using the vehicle seat belts or LATCH. BUT, there are some vehicle belts and installation positions that are UNSAFE for use with this Restraint. Refer to your Vehicle Owner's Manual for detailed information about 2 vehicle belts, LATCH, and preferred Restraint installation positions. UNSAFE Vehicle Belts The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child Restraint: 3 1 Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts. 2 Door mounted vehicle belts. 3 Lap/Shoulder Belts with 2 retractors, (unless Lap Belt has a "Lock Mode"). 1 retractor tensions the Lap Belt and 1 tensions the Shoulder Belt. 4 4 Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts. (Emergency Locking Retractors) These belts remain loose after installation and only lock during a sudden stop or crash. 30 INSTALLATION POSITIONS Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. Children 12 and under should ride in rear seating positions. The BEST POSITION is one that: • Is Recommended by Vehicle Owner's Manual. • Results in Secure Installation of Restraint. ONLY install Child Restraint in forward facing vehicle seats. NEVER install in rear or side facing seats. AIRBAG WARNING: NEVER install Child Restraint in a seat with a Frontal Airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY may occur. Refer to your Vehicle Owner's Manual for Side Airbag warnings and information. 31