How Children Use Seat Belts
Chapter 4 · Manual page 174
Proper protection measures must be taken for children during driving.
For safety reasons, children shall ride in child restraint device fixed to the rear seat. Infants
Only recommended child restraints suitable for the age, height and weight of the child should be used.
Never carry a child or infant with your arms during driving. When collision accidents occur, the weight of child will produce so great force that you can not hold the child. The child will be thrown forward and suffer serious injury or even death.
The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are designed for adults. They are not suitable for children. In the event of an accident or collision, the children are not secure. It could cause death or serious injury. Infants MUST use a suitable child restraint device. Please consult the child seat manufacturer’s guidelines when selecting the correct seat. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on installation. Please refer to ‘Child Restraints’ in this chapter for more details. Elder Children
NEVER share a seat belt amongst children. In the event of an accident or collision, the children are not secure. It could cause death or serious injury.
As children grow and become older/larger it will get to the stage when they no longer require child seat restraints. At this point they will require use of the vehicle standard seat belt. Please ensure the seat belt is correctly positioned on the body of the child.
When fastening a seat belt for a child always check it for correct positioning. Adjust the height of the seat belt to ensure the shoulder belt is kept away from the child’s face and neck. Position the lap belt across the hips as low as possible, and tighten adequately. Correct positioning means that the seat belts can pass the applied force to the strongest part of the child’s body in accidents.
If the shoulder belt is too close to the child’s face or neck, it may be necessary to use a child booster cushion (always ensure that it meets any relevant laws or standards).