Honda 1992 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual page 8

The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all
five seating positions. The front
seats and the outside rear seats
have lap/shoulder belts. The center
rear seat has a lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes
a light on the instrument panel to
remind you to fasten your seat belt,
and to make sure your passengers
fasten theirs. This light comes on
when you turn on the ignition if
you have not fastened your seat
belt. A beeper also sounds for
several seconds (see page 30).
The following pages cover more
about the seat belt components and
how they work.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Lap/Shoulder Belt
LATCH
PLATE
BUCKLE
This style of seat belt has a single
belt that goes over your shoulder,
across your chest, and across your
hips.
Each lap/shoulder belt has an
emergency locking retractor. This
lets you move freely in your seat
while keeping some tension on the
belt. During a collision or sudden
stop, the retractor automatically
locks.
Lap Belt
BUCKLE
LATCH PLATE
The lap belt has one manually-
adjusted belt that fits across the
hips. It is similar to safety belts
used in airplanes.