2003 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 12

Your Car's Safety Features What you should do: Move the front seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the car is moving. Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your car's safety features, check the following each time before you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 15 ). Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat (see page 21 ). Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 13 ). Seat-backs are upright (see page 14 ). Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 15 ). All doors are closed and locked (see page 12 ). All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page 214 ). Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint. Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors. Driver and Passenger Safety 11