Jaguar XK. Service manual - part 18
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Child safety
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BOOSTER CUSHIONS
In a situation where a child is too large to
fit into a child safety seat, but is still too
small to safely fit the three point belt
properly, a booster seat is recommended
for maximum safety. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for fitting and
use, then adjust the seat belt to rest on
the child's shoulder, not the neck.
LATCH ANCHOR POINTS
(Latch Anchorages and Tethers for CHild
restraints)
The rear seats of your vehicle are fitted
with LATCH brackets that allow the
LATCH child seat to be secured directly
and easily to the vehicle body without the
use of adult seat belts.
The LATCH system reduces the
likelihood of incorrect fitting and is also
quicker and simpler to use.
Note: LATCH anchorages are provided
for rear seats only. LATCH child restraints
should be securely attached following the
manufacturer's instructions at these
locations only.
Installing a LATCH child seat
The anchorage loops are accessible
through two trimmed apertures at the
back of the rear seat cushion. Their
location is highlighted by the small tag
labels with a child seat graphic. The
anchorage loops are located
approximately 60 mm (2.5 inches) below
each label. Pull back the side of the trim
to reveal the aperture and the anchorage
loops.
Fit the seat as follows (the following is to
be considered only as a guide):
1. Push the adult seat belt buckles into
their stowage recesses, to ensure
they do not interfere with the fitment
of the child seat.
WARNINGS
If the restraint is not correctly
anchored, there is a significant
risk of injury to the child in the
event of a collision or emergency
braking.
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only loads
imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses, or for attaching other items or
equipment to the vehicle.
If removing a head restraint in
order to fit a child restraint, always
secure the head restraint when
storing it. If left loose in the vehicle it may
cause death or serious injury during
sudden braking or an impact.
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