Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions.
2. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle.
-Use Booster Seat in a vehicle rear seat location whenever possible.
-Never put Booster Seat in a front seat location unless recommended by vehicle owner’s manual.
-For vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation information.
-If a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be used, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as far as possible.
Compass Policy Statement
Use Of B500 / B505 Booster Child Restraint In Conjunction
With Side Airbags
To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your owner’s manual. The Compass B500 / B505 folding booster child restraint may be used in any rear seating position equipped only with side
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