Honda Civic Coupe 1998 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 39

Using a Booster Seat
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the lap/
shoulder belt directly, without a
shield, as shown above.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat maker's instructions.
A child may continue using a booster
until the top of their ears are even
with the top of the seat-back. When a
child reaches this height, they
should be tall enough to use the lap/
shoulder belt without a booster.
Protecting Children
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommends that all
children age 12 and under ride in the
back seat, properly restrained.
The back seat is the safest place for
a child of any age or size.
In addition, the passenger's airbag
poses serious risks to children. If the
seat is too far forward, or the child's
head is thrown forward during a
collision, or the child is unrestrained
or out of position, an inflating airbag
can kill or seriously injure the child.
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.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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