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Driver and Passenger Safety
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The back seat is the safest place
for a child of any age or size.
In addition, the passenger’s airbag
poses serious risks to children. If
the seat is too far forward, or the
child’s head is thrown forward
during a collision, or the child is
unrestrained or out of position, an
inflating airbag can kill or
seriously injure the child.
Of course, children vary widely.
And while age may be one
indicator of when a child can
safely ride in the front, there are
other important factors you should
consider.
Physical Size – Physically, a child
must be large enough for the
lap/shoulder belt to properly fit
over the hips, chest, and shoulder
(see page 13 and 36). If the seat
belt does not fit properly, the child
should not sit in the front.
Maturity – To safely ride in
front, a child must be able to
follow the rules, including sitting
properly, and wearing the seat belt
properly throughout a ride.
If you decide that a child can
safely ride up front, be sure to:
• Carefully read the owner’s
manual, and make sure you
understand all seat belt
instructions and all safety
information.
• Move the vehicle seat to the
rear-most position.
• Have the child sit up straight,
back against the seat, and feet
on or near the floor.
• Check that the child’s seat belt
is properly positioned and
secured.
• Supervise the child. Even
mature children sometimes
need to be reminded to fasten
their seat belts or sit properly.
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