2009 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 40

Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked. If a child wraps a loose Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without General Guidelines adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Lock all doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Children Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 44 and 45 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. This can prevent children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. Driver and Passenger Safety children from accidentally falling out (see page 86 ). who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page 91 ). 37 2009 Accord Sedan