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 slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above. 4. 5. CONT INUED Installing a Child Seat with a Tether Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Saf ety 45 COVER ANCHORAGE POINTS ANCHOR ——y y (#yy
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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 Outer PositionTETHER STRAP HOOK Center PositionTETHER STRAP HOOK ——y y (#y y
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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 booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions f or a child who must sit in f ront. 1. 2. CONT INUED Checking Seat Belt Fit Protecting L arger Children Driver and Passenger Saf ety 47 Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates. If a child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly. ——y y (#yy
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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 possible, touching the child’s thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this f or the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets f ederal saf ety standards (see page ) and that you f ollow the booster seat maker’s instructions. If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in f ront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly. A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat. 3. 4. 5.40 Using a Booster Seat Protecting L arger Children 48 ——y y (#yy
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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, there are other important f actors you should consider.If you decide that a child can saf ely ride up f ront, be sure to: Caref ully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all saf ety inf ormation. Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position. Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the f loor. Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured. Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to f asten the seat belts or sit properly. Physically, a child must be large enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to properly f it (see pages and ). If the seat belt does not f it properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in f ront. To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must be able to f ollow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. 14 47 When Can a L arger Child Sit in Front Physical Size Maturity Protecting L arger Children Driver and Passenger Saf ety 49 ——y y (#yy
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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 a seat belt across t he neck.Do not put any accessories on a seat belt . Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind t he back or under t he arm. T wo children should never use t he same seat belt . Protecting L arger Children 50 ——y y (#yy
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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 unconf ined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as f ollows: Select the f resh air mode. Select the mode. Turn the f an on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting. With the trunk open, airf low can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows, and set the heating and cooling system as shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected f or leaks whenever: The vehicle is raised f or an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.1. 2. 3. 4. Carbon Monoxide Hazard Driver and Passenger Saf ety 51 Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide. ——y y (#yy
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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