HONDA 2004 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 52)

Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front.
There are other important factors
you should consider. If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages
and ). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster, the child should not sit in
front.
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Protecting Larger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Maturity
Physical Size
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