Honda Jazz Owner's Manual page 61

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Protecting Children
GUIDE
For some types
An optional back-rest is available for
a specific booster seat (see page
57 ). Install the back-rest to the
booster seat and adjust it to the
vehicle seat according to the booster
seat maker's instructions. Make sure
the seat belt is properly routed
through the guide at the shoulder of
the back-rest and the belt does not
touch and cross the child's neck (see
page 18 ).
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Driver and Passenger Safety
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
It is recommended that all children
ages 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
The back seat is the safest place for
a child of any age or size.
In addition, the passenger's front
airbag (on some types), poses
serious risks to children. If the front
seat is too far forward and the child's
head is thrown forward during a
collision, or the child is unrestrained
or out of position, an inflating front
airbag can kill or seriously injure the
child.
On some types, the side airbag also
poses risks. If any part of a larger
child's body is in the path of a
deploying airbag, the child could
receive possibly serious injuries.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in the
front, there are other important
factors you should consider.