Protecting larger children – HONDA 2004 Insight - 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 use a
booster seat until the lap/shoulder
belt fits them properly without the
booster.

Some states also require children to
use a booster 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 states 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 uses a booster must ride in
the passenger’s seat, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear 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 their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.

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Protecting Larger Children

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

Using a Booster Seat

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