Honda Civic Hybrid, Manual

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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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Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in some
countries, and can be very
hazardous.
For example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency boot
opener (on some models) and
decide if your children should be
shown how to use this feature (see
page
).
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the boot, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or
stand while the vehicle is in motion.
The violent forces created during
emergency braking will cause the
children to be thrown forward. The
children could be seriously injured or
killed.’’
If a child
wraps a loose seat belt around
their neck, they can be seriously
or fatally injured. (See pages
and for how to activate and
deactivate the lockable retractor.)
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Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Lock all doors and the boot when
your vehicle is not in use. Keep vehicle keys/remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
If equipped with the lockable
retractor, make sure any unused
seat belt that a child can reach is
buckled, the lockable retractor is
activated, and the belt is f ully
retracted and locked.
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