Honda automobile, Owner'S Manual

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It is recommended that all children
ages 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat or front
centre seat.
The back seat is the safest place for
a child of any age or size. The front
centre seat is as safe as the back seat,
however we recommend positioning
children in the back to avoid possible
distraction to the driver.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages
and ). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.
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.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
The side airbag also poses risks. If
any part of a larger child’s body is in
the path of a deploying side airbag,
the child could receive possibly
serious injuries.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting Larger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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