And How It Works - Honda 1996 Accord Wagon 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 require you to wear seat
belts.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Not wearing a seat belt
increases the chance of being
killed or seriously hurt in a
crash.
Be sure you and your
passengers 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 9).
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 your
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.
Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all
five seating positions. The front
seats and the outside positions
of the rear seat have lap/shoulder
belts. The center position of the
rear seat has a lap belt.
Driver and Passenger Safety
continued