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Protecting adults – HONDA 2001 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Because protecting the mother is the
best way to protect her unborn child,
a pregnant woman should always
wear a seat belt whenever she drives
or rides in a vehicle.

Remember to keep the lap portion of
the belt as low as possible across
your hips.

Pregnant women should also sit
upright and as far back as possible
from the steering wheel or
dashboard. This will reduce the risk
of injuries to both the mother and
her unborn child that can be caused
by a crash or an inflating airbag.

Each time you have a check-up, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.

If they do, they

could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
severely compromise the
protective capability of the seat
belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.

CONTINUED

Protecting Adults

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

Advice f or Pregnant Women

Additional Saf ety Precautions

Two people should never use the
same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.

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