When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may be onthe restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to thismanual. The child restraint instructions are important,so if they are not available, obtain a replacementcopy from the manufacturer.Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in your vehicle — even when nochild is in it.Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraintThere are several systems for securing the child withinthe child restraint. One system, the three-point harness,has straps that come down over each of the infant’sshoulders and buckle together at the crotch. Thefive-point harness system has two shoulder straps,two hip straps, and a crotch strap. A shield may takethe place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulderstraps that are attached to a flat pad which rests lowagainst the child’s body. A shelf- or armrest-type shieldhas straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shieldthat swings up or to the side.{CAUTION:A child can be seriously injured or killed in acrash if the child is not properly secured in thechild restraint. Make sure the child is properlysecured, following the instructions that camewith that restraint.Because there are different systems, it is important torefer to the instructions that come with the restraint.A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is notproperly secured in the child restraint.1-39
