Wearing A Lap/Shoulder Belt - Honda Accord Sedan 1997 Reference Owner's Manual

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Before putting on the seat belt, move
the driver's seat as far back as is
practical while still allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Make sure the seat-back is upright
(see page 19). The front seat
passenger should move the seat as
far back as possible.
Driver and Passenger Safety
1. Pull the latch plate across your
body and insert it into the buckle.
Tug on the belt to make sure the
latch is securely locked.
2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt
as low as possible across your hips,
not across your stomach. This lets
your strong pelvic bones take the
force of a crash.