1990 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 12

1990 Honda Accord Manual

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Make sure the strap of the shoulder belt and the lap belt are not crossed. Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or out of position. Such use could increase the chance and amount of injury in an accident. Releasing the Seat Belts 1 .To release the manual lap belt, push the "PRESS" button in the buckle, the belt should retract automatically when released. 2. The driver's shoulder belt buckle will release and travel to its off position when the key is removed from the ignition. 3. The shoulder belt buckle will also release and travel to its off position when the door is opened. Emergency Belt Release The shoulder belt should always remain buckled. In case of an emergency, however, the shoulder belt can be released from the shoulder belt buckle by pushing the button. Push Relatch the shoulder belt before operating the car, making sure the belt is not twisted. Driving with a twisted seat belt can increase your chance and extent of injury during a collision. Be sure the shoulder belt is not twisted before driving the car. (cont'd)

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Make sure the strap of the shoulder belt and the lap belt are
not crossed.
D
o
not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm
o
r
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and
amoun
t
of injury in an accident.
Releasing the Seat Belts
1 .To release the manual lap belt, push the "PRESS" button in
the buckle, the belt should retract automatically when
released.
2. The driver's shoulder belt buckle will release and travel to its
off position when the key is removed from the ignition.
3. The shoulder belt buckle will also release and travel to its off
position when the door is opened.
Emergency Belt Release
The shoulder belt should al-
ways remain buckled. In case
of an emergency, however, the
shoulder belt can be released
from the shoulder belt buckle
by pushing the button.
Relatch the shoulder belt before operating the car, making sure
the belt is not twisted.
Driving with a twisted seat belt can increase your
chance and extent of injury during a collision. Be sure the
shoulder belt is not twisted before driving the car.
Push
(cont'd)