And How It Works - Honda 1993 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual

Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing
them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop,
seat belts can help keep you from
being thrown against the inside of
the car, against other occupants or
out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash. But, in most cases, seat
belts reduce your chance of
serious injury: They can even save
your life. That is why many states
and all Canadian provinces require
you to wear seat belts.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Not wearing a seat belt in-
creases the chance of being
killed or seriously hurt in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passen-
gers always wear seat belts and
wear them properly.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults
and larger children. All infants and
small children must be properly
restrained in child safety seats
(see page 18).
A pregnant woman needs to wear
a seat belt to protect herself and
her unborn child (see page 10).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in
a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion
of a lap/shoulder belt under your
arm or behind you back. This
could increase the chance of
serious injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or
other accessories on seat belts.
They can reduce the effectiveness
of the belts and increase the
chance of injury.
Driver and Passenger Safety