Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 48

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.
Maturity
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
Physical Size
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see page 43
belt does not fit properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster,
the child should not sit in the front.
If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner's manual
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
). If the seat Check that the child's seat belt is
properly positioned and secured.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Protecting Larger Children
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
This could result in
across the neck.
serious neck injuries during a crash.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back or
This could cause
under the arm.
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
Two children should never use the
If they do, they could
same seat belt.
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
Devices intended to improve a
belt.
child's comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can make
the belt less effective, and increase
the chance of serious injury in a
crash.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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