How to Protect Children in Vehicles with Side Air Bags

• Weight
• Age
• Recommended Restraint
• Recommended Position
• Rear Seat Travel
• Front Seat Travel

Age:  About 4 ½ – 8 years old

     Booster seat

You may find that a high-back booster seat will do the best job of preventing your child from leaning against the door.

Some booster seats can be used longer. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for weight and height limits.

     Rear seat of the vehicle
      – the "Kid Zone"

The safest position for a booster seat is in the rear seat.

Select a seating location away from side air bags whenever possible. Install the booster seat according to manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring your child is properly buckled up.

If you place the booster seat near a door, clear the area between the booster seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.

On the road, remind your child not to lean out of the booster seat and to keep his or her head, arms and feet away from the door.

Check your child’s position frequently throughout the journey.

Never place a booster seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a front air bag unless the air bag has been deactivated.

If the front passenger air bag has been deactivated and you have no alternative but to travel with your child in the front seat of a vehicle:

1. Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost track position by sliding the seat back as far as it will go.
2. Install the booster seat according to manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring your child is properly buckled up.

Clear the area between the booster seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.

On the road, remind your child not to lean out of the booster seat and to keep his or her head, arms and feet away from the door.

Check your child’s position frequently throughout the journey.

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