Protecting larger children – HONDA 2006 Accord Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?

Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat.

A child who has outgrown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.

Some states and Canadian provinces
also 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
states or provinces where you intend

to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets federal
safety standards (see page

) and

that you follow the booster seat
maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of the ears are
even with the top of the seat-back. A
child of this height should be tall
enough to use the lap/shoulder belt
without a booster.

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Using a Booster Seat

Protecting Larger Children

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