Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child age 12 or under as a passenger. This is because children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag. If a larger child must ride in this vehicle, the following information may be useful when deciding when a child may ride in this vehicle, and how to properly protect the child.
- The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat.
- The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s neck and arm.
- The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs.
- The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in the passenger's seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.