2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts
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■Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back  in the seat, and remai

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Safe DrivingThe front seats are equipped with automatic  seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the  front seat belts durin

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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
Continued
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Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper  position, and while sitting upright and well 
back in the seat:
2 Adjust

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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 
possible across your hips, then pull up on 
the shoulder part of th e belt so the lap part 
fits snu

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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
Safe DrivingIf you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when 
driving or riding in a vehicle is to always w ear a seat belt and k

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uuSeat Belts uSeat Belt Inspection
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Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of  your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look  for frays, cuts, burns, an

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Safe Driving
Airbags
Airbag System Components

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
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The front, front side, and side curtain 
airbags are deployed according to the 
direction and severity of impact. Both side 
curtain airbags are dep