Honda automobile, Owner'S Manual

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Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or a small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front outer seat
exposes the child to hazards in a
frontal collision or a side impact, and
placing in the front centre seat
distracts the driver from the
important tasks of driving, putting
both of you at risk.
If a child requires close physical
attention or frequent visual contact,
we strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
This can prevent
children from accidentally falling
out (see page
). 101
Use the main power
window switch to prevent children
from opening the windows. Using this
feature will prevent children from
playing with the windows, which
could expose them to hazards or
distract the driver (see page
).
Always take the ignition
key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle alone (with other occupants).
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Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
If a Child Requires Close
Attention Additional Saf ety Precautions
Never hold an inf ant or child on
your lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
Use the childproof door locks to
prevent children f rom opening the
rear doors.
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