Your Occupant Protection System - Honda Civic del Sol 1993 Owner's Manual

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Your Occupant Protection System

Your Honda is equipped with seat
belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your
passenger during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important
part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a
severe frontal collision, your del Sol
has a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) with a driver's airbag.
Two indicator lights are also part
of your safety system. One reminds
you to make sure you and your
passenger wear your seat belts.
The other alerts you to a possible
problem with your supplemental
restraint system (see page 11).
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The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also play a role in occupant
safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effec-
tiveness of your seat belt. Head
restraints can help protect your
neck and head, especially during
rear-end impacts. Door locks help
keep your doors from being acciden-
tally opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection
from your occupant protection
system, check the following before
you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a
seat belt properly (see page 6).
Any infant or small child is
properly secured in a child safety
seat.
Both doors are closed and locked
(see page 13).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
13).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or
sudden stop (see page 14).
By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passenger in many crash
situations. Remember, however,
that no safety system can prevent
all injuries or deaths that can occur
in severe crashes.