2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE belt

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.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), adjust the
head restraint to its lowest
position, then route the tether
strap over the head restraint.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
Lift the anchor cover, then attach
the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
Installing a Child Seat
Using an A nchor
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TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
COVERTETHER
STRAP
HOOK
Front
Front
ANCHOR
ANCHOR Outer position Center position TETHER STRAP
HOOK
ANCHOR
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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.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?
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2. Checking Seat Belt Fit
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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, and have the
child sit up properly and wear
the seat belt properly.
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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. A child who has outgrown a f orward- 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 intend
to drive.
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.
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Using a Booster Seat
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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.If the passenger’s front 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.
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. 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.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
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When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
Physical Size
Maturity
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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 and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly. This could result
in serious neck injuries during 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. 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.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
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CONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR(P.59)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.59)
(P.61) (P.61) (P.62)
(P.58)(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.57,264) (P.60,209)
(P.61)
(P.
57, 263)
(P.
58)
(P. 57, 263) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
58)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.62)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.
61)
(P.
61)
(P. 60) (P.
62)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)(P.
58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 61)
(P.
61)
(P.
57)
(P.
59)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 264) (P.
59)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.58)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60,209)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
See page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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264 Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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