Honda Civic Owners Manual: Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
- Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
- Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.
Seat Belt Inspection
WARNING
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
Advice for Pregnant Women
If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child
when
driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap
part of the
belt as low as possible ...
Airbags
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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on
their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in
their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the
engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can ...