Child Restraint Systems
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(A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat
A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
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(B) Forward-Facing Child Sea
A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.
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(C) Booster Seats
A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Hood
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1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the sec ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quart ...
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It
is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
When using a compact spare tire ...