Honda Civic Quiz
Driver and Passenger Safety

Checking Seat Belt Positioning

In this manual: Driver and Passenger Safety
Controls Location — 3Driver and Passenger Safety — 42Controls, Instrument Panel, Interior Equipment — 128Convenience Features — 59"Hands Free" Phone System (HFT) — 24Before Driving — 16Driving the Vehicle — 32Maintenance — 32Replacing the Luggage Compartment Lamp Bulb — 16Exterior and Interior Care — 14Troubleshooting on the Road — 21Vehicle and Component Technical Information — 8
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To determine whether the child is properly secured with the lap/shoulder belt, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is the child sitting firmly against the seatback?
2. Are the child's knees comfortably bent over the edge of the seat cushion?
3. Does the shoulder portion of the belt lie correctly across the child's shoulder and chest?
4. Does the lap portion lie across the hips, not the abdomen?
5. Can the child remain in this position for the entire trip?

If you answer yes to all of these questions, the child is properly secured with the lap/shoulder belt. If you answer no to any one of these questions, it is recommended to use a booster cushion.

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