2010 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 45

09/07/16 17:50:35 31SWA630_044 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 Lock all doors and the tailgate when your vehicle is not in use. seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 47 and 48 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 adult supervision is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces and territories, 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. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young Driver and Passenger Safety children from accidentally falling out (see page 91 ). children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 39