Black plate (33,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 9/5/14Seats and Restraints 3-33Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster seats should wear thevehicle safety belts.The manufacturer instructions thatcome with the booster seat state theweight and height limitations for thatbooster. Use a booster seat with alap-shoulder belt until the childpasses the fit test below:. Sit all the way back on the seat.Do the knees bend at the seatedge? If yes, continue. If no,return to the booster seat.. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.Does the shoulder belt rest onthe shoulder? If yes, continue.If no, try using the rear safetybelt comfort guide, if available.See “Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides” under Lap-Shoulder Belton page 3-14. If a comfort guideis not available, or if theshoulder belt still does not reston the shoulder, then return tothe booster seat.. Does the lap belt fit low andsnug on the hips, touching thethighs? If yes, continue. If no,return to the booster seat.. Can proper safety belt fit bemaintained for the length of thetrip? If yes, continue. If no,return to the booster seat.Q: What is the proper way towear safety belts?A: An older child should wear alap-shoulder belt and get theadditional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide. The shoulderbelt should not cross the face orneck. The lap belt should fitsnugly below the hips, justtouching the top of the thighs.This applies belt force to thechild's pelvic bones in a crash.It should never be worn over theabdomen, which could causesevere or even fatal internalinjuries in a crash.Also see “Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt onpage 3-14.According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in a rear seating position.
