Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 95)

Child Safety
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The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are
designed for adults and larger children.
For their safety, it is very important that all
infants and children under 12 years of age
are restrained in a suitable child safety
seat appropriate to their age and size..
Choosing a suitable child seat
!
WARNING:
Choose a child seat that sits securely
on the seat cushion and against the
seat back.
Before you buy a child seat, it is important
to note that your child’s weight, rather
than age, determines the type of seat that
is required.
Jaguar strongly recommends the use
of LATCH seats, see page 106.
Babies and small children who cannot sit
up by themselves should be carried in an
approved rear facing infant carrier, which
should always be installed in a rear seat
position.
Jaguar recommends that a rear-facing
seat with a harness is used for as long
as your infant’s development allows.
Note: For approved child restraints, you
should contact your Jaguar Dealer.
Do not use a forward-facing seat until
your child is above the minimum weight of
9 kg (20 lbs) and able to sit up unaided.
Up to the age of two, a child’s spine and
neck are not sufficiently developed to
avoid injury in a frontal impact.
We strongly advise that you do not buy or
use a second-hand child seat. The seat
may have been used inappropriately, or
involved in an accident. In such
circumstances, the seat may not protect
your child.
Always check that the child seat can be
mounted securely in the required
position: if in doubt, you should speak to
your Jaguar Dealer.
Look for the following when selecting a
child restraint system:
• It should have a label certifying that it
meets the applicable Regulations.
• Carefully read the instructions
supplied with the restraint. Be sure
you understand them and can install
and use the device properly and
safely in the vehicle.
• Ensure that the child restraint system
is appropriate for the child’s weight
and development, refer to page 105..
Infant safety
Babies and small children who cannot sit
up by themselves should be carried in an
approved rear facing infant carrier, which
should always be installed in a rear
seating position.