Safety Checklist - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 239
Except 2.0 L engine models
• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the centre of the head restraint aligns with the centre of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 239
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 50
• Protect children by using seat belts or child restraint systems according to a child's
age, height and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 73
* Not available on all models
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Models with information display
If the door/hatch open indicator is on, a door and/or
the hatch is not completely closed. Close all doors
and the hatch tightly until the indicator goes off.
2 Door and Hatch Open Indicator
Models with driver information interface
If the door and/or hatch open message appears on
the driver information interface, a door and/or the
hatch is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the hatch tightly until the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
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Information Messages
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* P. 115
P. 138
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