Honda Civic Dx G 2009 Owners Manual
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Af ter conf irming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.Push and pull the child seat f orward and f rom side-to-side to verif y that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract f ully, then repeat these steps. To remove...
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If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened f irmly, f ind a route where the strap can be tightened securely. Af ter properly securing the child seat (see page ), lif t the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions. 1. 2. 3. 44 Installing a Child Seat 46 ANCHORANCHOR...
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To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly f its a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself : Does the child sit all the way back against the seat? Do the child’s knees bend comf ortably over the edge of the seat? When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt. The f ollowing pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt f it, what kind of...
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A child who has outgrown a forward- f acing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt f its them properly without the booster. Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intendto drive. Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as...
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If the passenger’s f ront airbag inf lates in a moderate to severe f rontal 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. A 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 saf ely ride in f ront,...
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This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.Devices intended to improve a child’s comf ort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less ef f ective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Additional Saf ety Precautions Do not let a child wear...
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and f ollow the inf ormation on this page. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an...
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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels caref ully. If a label comes of f or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label, which is removed by the owner), contact your dealer f or a replacement.U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models only Saf ety L abels 52 DASHBOARD SUN VISOR RADIATOR CAP ——y y (#yy
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U.S. models U.S. models Canadian modelsCanadian models Saf ety L abels Driver and Passenger Saf ety 53 HOODDOORJAMBS ——y y (#yy