Before Driving; Adjust The Head Restraints - Honda Civic Coupe 2004 Owner's Manual

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Reclining a seat-back so that the
shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupant's chest
reduces the protective capability of
the belt. It also increases the chance
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the
greater the risk of injury.
Reclining the seat-back too far
can result in serious injury or
death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position, and sit well
back in the seat.
See page 83 for how to adjust seat-
backs.
4.

Adjust the Head Restraints

Adjust the driver's head restraint so
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Have passengers with adjustable
restraints adjust their restraints
properly as well. Taller persons
should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly

before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
whiplash and other crash injuries.
See page 88 for how to adjust the
head restraints.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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