This section gives you important
information about occupant
protection. It shows how to use
seat belts properly. It explains
the Supplemental Restraint
System that is standard in Civics.
And it gives useful information
about how to protect infants and
children in your car.
Your Occupant Protection
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Seat Belt System
Why Wear Seat Belts . . . . . . .
Important Safety Reminders
Seat Belt System
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wearing Seat Belts
P r o p e r l y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Facts
About Airbags . . . . . . . . . .
How the Driver's
How the Passenger's
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How the SRS
Indicator Light Works . . . .
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System Service Precautions
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Seat-Back Position . . . . . . . .
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Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storing Cargo Safely . . . . . .
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Where Should Children Sit?
Important Safety
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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General Guidelines for
Restraining Children
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Under 40 Ib (18 kg) . . . . . .
Restraining an Infant
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Who Weighs Less Than
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20 1b (9 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraining a Child Who
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Weighs Between 20 and
40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) . . . . . . .
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Restraining a Child Who
Weighs Over 40 Ib
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(18 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Seat Belt
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Using Child Restraints
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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