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• For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints

checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized

dealer.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert®)

BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and

front passenger

(if equipped with front passenger

BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active

whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat

passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will

turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are

AHR In Reset Position

fastened.

NOTE:

The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle

• If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt

Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.

Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.

Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire

duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened.

After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder

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Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts

NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the

are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu-

Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate

pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is

while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with

unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph

BeltAlert®) seat belt remains unfastened.

(8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

notification.

We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts

The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when

throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is

the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may

the best way to keep the baby safe.

be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the

front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt

equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in

across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.

the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers

Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the

that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly

abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take

stowed.

the force if there is a collision.

BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho-

rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti-

vating BeltAlert®.

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Seat Belt Extender

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the

when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat

equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized

belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This

Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The

extender should be used only if the existing belt is not

passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the

long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-

instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The

tender and store it.

words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can

increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use

when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn

low and snug, and in the recommended seating

positions. Remove and store the extender when not

needed.

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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator

design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of

inflation that are based on several factors, including the

severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front

passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the

inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon

seat position.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front

passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether

the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The

Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the

Advanced Front Air Bags.

1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags

2 — Knee Bolsters

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag

Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,

NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front

and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the

Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for

Advanced Air Bags.

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vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above

• Air Bag Warning Light

the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is

• Steering Wheel and Column

labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

• Instrument Panel

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-

Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced

• Knee Impact Bolsters

protection for an occupant during a side impact. The

• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag

SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.

• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

NOTE:

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,

but they will open during air bag deployment.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

authorized dealer immediately.

• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,

Air Bag System Components

and Seat Track Position Sensors

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag

Advanced Front Air Bag Features

system components:

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides

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output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as

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determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),

damage the air bags and you could be injured

which may receive information from the front impact

because the air bags may no longer be functional.

sensors.

The protective covers for the air bag cushions are

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an

designed to open only when the air bags are

impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output

inflating.

is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is

• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in

used for more severe collisions.

any way.

• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster

WARNING!

such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,

etc.

• No objects should be placed over or near the air

bag on the instrument panel, because any such

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a

collision severe enough to cause the air bag to

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may

inflate.

provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant

• Do not put anything on or around the air bag

during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag

covers or attempt to open them manually. You may

label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.

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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain

(SABIC)

SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front

and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that

provided by the body structure. Each air bag features

inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each

outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-

impact head injuries. The SABIC air bags deploy down-

ward, covering both windows on the impact side.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the

front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag

deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left

air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air

bag only.

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• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during

deployment could cause you to be severely injured or

killed.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-

brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that

require air bag occupant protection.

WARNING!

• Your vehicle is equipped with left and right

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain

(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up

Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Location

high enough to block the location of the SABIC.

NOTE:

The area where the SABIC is located should remain

free from any obstructions.

• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,

• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects

but they will open during air bag deployment.

between you and the side air bags; the performance

could be adversely affected and/or objects could be

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Always sit upright as possible with your back against the

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seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the

pushed into you, causing serious injury.

appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or

• Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do

booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the

not have any accessory items installed which will

child.

alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your

vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-

Knee Impact Bolsters

nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the

on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the

driver and front passengers, and position front occupants

vehicle for any reason.

for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air

• Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their

Bags.

body outside of the window.

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front

SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt

Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide

restraint system. Occupants, including children who are

improved protection for the driver and front passenger.

up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be

Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil-

dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags

The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system

inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.

required for this vehicle.

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The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or

impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes

side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.

with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a

Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic

severe initial deceleration.

ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air

The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.

bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and

Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and

front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on

type of collision.

the severity and type of impact.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-

over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are

tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in

not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should

certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,

have deployed.

including the severity and type of collision. Advanced

Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-

injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,

away from an inflating air bag.

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all

frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of

stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-

the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the

sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On

START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF

the other hand, depending on the type and location of

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position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the

noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-

air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

tics also record the nature of the malfunction.

The ORC contains a backup power supply system that

WARNING!

may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or

it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-

ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags

Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning

to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come

Light in the instrument panel for approxi-

on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned

mately four to eight seconds for a self-check

on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes

when the ignition is first turned on. After the

on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the

self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the

air bag system immediately.

ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it

turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily

Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light

Inflator Units

comes on again after initial startup.

The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-

Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering

ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is

wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.

When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-

vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large

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quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the

The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side

Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates

air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of

are possible, based on several factors, including the

collision.

collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air

cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel

bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be

separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to

triggered, releasing a large quantity of non-toxic gas. The

their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70

inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space

milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to

between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully

blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while

inflates in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves

helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.

at a very high speed and with such a high force that it

The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the

could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items

vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air

are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.

bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.

This especially applies to children.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB)

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain

Inflator Units

(SABIC) Inflator Units

The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are

During collisions where the impact is confined to a

designed to activate only in certain side collisions.

particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may

deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severity

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and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will

Front And Side Impact Sensors

deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side

ORC in determining appropriate response to impact

curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes

events.

the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and

Enhanced Accident Response System

covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30

milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes

In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if

to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you

the communication network remains intact, and the

are not belted and seated properly, or if items are

power remains intact, depending on the nature of the

positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag

event the ORC will determine whether to have the

inflates. This especially applies to children. The side

Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-

curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when

ing functions:

it is inflated.

• Cut off fuel to the engine.

Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,

• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or

vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of

until the ignition key is turned off.

whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as

the battery has power or until the ignition key is

removed.

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• Unlock the doors automatically.

you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium

floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System

They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.

functions after an event, the ignition switch must be

However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a

changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.

few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor

If A Deployment Occurs

immediately.

The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate

• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like

immediately after deployment.

particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the

process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air

NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all

bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the

collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with

skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye

the air bag system.

irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or

If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any

throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation

or all of the following may occur:

continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on

your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-

• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause

structions for cleaning.

abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and

front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The

abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those

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Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-

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ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air

be injured if the air bag system is not there to

bags will not be in place to protect you.

protect you. Do not modify the components or

wiring, including adding any kind of badges or

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stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot

upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not

protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,

modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or

seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-

add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-

• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air

mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-

bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who

troller System serviced as well.

works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.

• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may

not function properly if modifications are made.

WARNING!

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any

air bag system service. If your seat, including your

• Modifications to any part of the air bag system

trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any

could cause it to fail when you need it. You could

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• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during

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the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is

way (including removal or loosening/tightening of

first turned to the ON/RUN position.

seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your

authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved

• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to

seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to

eight second interval.

modify the air bag system for persons with dis-

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or

abilities, contact your authorized dealer.

remains on while driving.

Air Bag Warning Light

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint

Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may

You will want to have the air bags ready to

not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly

inflate for your protection in a collision. The

check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label

Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal

located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the

circuits and interconnecting wiring associated

proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the

with air bag system electrical components. While the air

fuse is good.

bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of

the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service

the air bag system immediately.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

These data can help provide a better understanding of

the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder

(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a

certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air

non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by

bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will

the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per-

assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-

sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)

formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to

are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en-

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a

is designed to record such data as:

crash investigation.

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is

required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts

In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,

were buckled/fastened;

such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the

ment, can read the information if they have access to the

accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

vehicle or the EDR.

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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Child Restraints

WARNING! (Continued)

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all

how strong you are. The child and others could be

times, including babies and children. Every state in the

badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle

United States, and every Canadian province, requires

should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.

that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This

is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn size to the child almost large

Children

years or younger should ride properly

enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child

buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash

statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in

seat for your child.

the rear seats rather than in the front.

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has

WARNING!

a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety

Standards. You should also make sure that you can install

In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a

it in the vehicle where you will use it.

projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to

hold even an infant on your lap could become so

great that you could not hold the child, no matter

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NOTE:

• http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-

childsafety-index-53.htm

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or

call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer

to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight or Age

Recommended Type of Child Restraint

Infants and

Children who are two years old or younger

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible

Toddlers

and who have not reached the height or

Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear

weight limits of their child restraint

seat of the vehicle

Small

Children who are at least two years old or

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-

Children

who have out-grown the height or weight

point Harness, facing forward in the rear seat

limit of their rear-facing child restraint

of the vehicle

Larger

Children who have out-grown their forward-

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle

Children

facing child restraint, but are too small to

seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle

properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt

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Child Size, Height, Weight or Age

Recommended Type of Child Restraint

Children Too

Children 12 years old or younger, who have

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of the

Large for

out-grown the height or weight limit of their

vehicle

Child Re-

booster seat

straints

Infants And Child Restraints

seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-

facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be

Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-

used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown

facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until

their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years

they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear

old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they

facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can

reach the highest weight or height allowed by their

be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible

convertible child seat.

child seats.

The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the

WARNING!

vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until

• Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an

they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.

air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air

Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-

facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child

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All children whose weight or height is above the

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forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a

Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12

belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts

years or younger, including a child in a rearward

fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over

facing infant seat.

the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a

the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster

vehicle with a rear seat.

seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held

in the vehicle by the seat belt.

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or who have outgrown

WARNING!

their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an

facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and

infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a

convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc-

collision. The child could be badly injured or

tion are for children who are over two years old or who

killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of

directions exactly when installing an infant or

their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should

child restraint.

remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for

as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height

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Children Too Large For Booster Seats

WARNING! (Continued)

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in

comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend

the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor-

over the front of the seat when their back is against the

ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it

seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this

loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it

simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the

could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause

vehicle’s seat belt alone:

serious personal injury.

1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of

the vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front

of the vehicle seat - while they are still sitting all the

way back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder

between their neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching

the child’s thighs and not their stomach?

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