Honda Civik Owner's Manual page 13

SAFETY INFORMATION
Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seat
Except 2.0 L engine models
Each outer rear seat is equipped with a pair of lower anchors which are
used to secure a LATCH-compatible child seat. The rear center seat,
however, is not equipped with anchors of any kind.
The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a standard distance of 11
inches (280 mm).
The distance between the two inner anchors is:
• 15.0 inches (380 mm)
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted with rigid-type
attachments cannot be installed in the rear center seat. However, a system
fitted with flexible-type attachments can be installed in the center seat,
provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions for that system
permit the use of the inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is properly attached to
both the lower anchors and tether anchors.
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
n
A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if
absolutely necessary, the front passenger seat.
1. Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child
seat according to the seat
manufacturer's instructions, and
insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Insert the latch plate fully until it
clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops.
This activates the lockable
retractor.
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4. Let the seat belt completely wind up
into the retractor, then try to pull it
out to make sure the retractor is
locked. If you are able to pull the
shoulder belt out, the lockable
retractor is not activated. Pull the
seat belt all the way out, and repeat
steps 3 – 4.
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat
belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of
the belt. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat and push it
into the vehicle seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; less than one
inch of movement should occur
near the seat belt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that
a child can reach is buckled, the
lockable retractor is activated, and
the belt is fully retracted and locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat
belt to wind up all the way.
Adding Security with a Tether
n
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating positions. If
you have a child restraint system that comes with a tether but can be
installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security.
1. Retract the cargo area cover.
2. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.
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