Acura MDX 2002 User Manual page 44

Checking Seat Belt Fit
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt. Follow the
instructions on page 15
how the belt fits.
If the shoulder part of the belt rests
over the child's collarbone and
against the center of the chest, as
shown, the child is large enough to
wear the seat belt.
However, if the belt touches or
crosses the child's neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.
. Then check
Protecting Children
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
This could result in
across the neck.
serious neck injuries during a crash.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back or
This could cause
under the arm.
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
Devices intended to improve
belt.
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
Two children should never use the
If they do, they could
same seat belt.
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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