Honda Civic Wagon 4WD 1990 Owner's Manual page 17

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Seat Belts (cont'd)
Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman should use the shoulder and lap belts to help
lessen the chance of injury and/or the amount of injury in an
accident.
It is desirable that a pregnant woman ask her doctor at each
medical check-up if she can drive, and also ask about the most
appropriate way of wearing the lap/shoulder belt.
Lap belts should be worn as low and snugly as possible over the
hips.
Inspection
All parts of the seat belts, including the belt fabric, should be
regularly inspected for fraying, loosening, wear and other damage.
Keep the belts in good condition at all times to reduce the chance of
being injured in an accident, and to minimize any injuries that do
occur. Make sure the buckles, retractors, tongue plates, guides and
anchors all work properly.
Don't let anything get inside the buckle or the retractor; it could
cause latch or retractor failure.
Cleaning
The belts should always be kept clean and dry; wet or damp belts
can cause rewinding problems. To clean the belts, pull them all the
way out of their retractors and use warm water and a mild soap;
then let them air-dry fully extended, in the shade, with the car
windows open.
Never bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents; it
will weaken the fabric.
Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them.