Tethers, Protecting children – HONDA 2000 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Protecting Children

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large

enough for the lap/shoulder belt to

properly fit over the hips, chest, and

shoulder (see pages

15

and

21

). If

the seat belt does not fit properly,

the child should not sit in the front.

Maturity

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.

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 positioned and secured.

Supervise the child. Even mature

children sometimes need to be

reminded to fasten the seat belts

or sit properly.

Using Child Seats with Tethers

Your car has three tether anchorage

points on the rear shelf for securing

a tether-style child seat to the car.

Since a tether can provide additional

security, we recommend using a

tether whenever one is required or

available.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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