Honda 2003 CR-V Owner's Manual page 45

If the shoulder part of the belt rests
over the child's collarbone and
against the center of the chest, and if
the lap belt rests over the child's
hipbones and touches the tops of
their thighs as shown, the child is
probably big enough to wear the seat
belt.
However, if the shoulder belt
touches or crosses the child's neck,
or if the lap belt crosses the child's
stomach, the child needs to use a
booster seat.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck or over the stomach.
This could result in serious neck and
internal 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.
Protecting Children
Using a Booster Seat
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a high or low-
back style that allows the child to be
directly secured with the lap/
shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat maker's instructions.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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