1997 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 24

Child Safety We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt. If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position, be sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a lap/shoulder belt on page 24. We strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant. Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs (9 and 18 kg) The preferred place to put a toddler seat is in the center position of the rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to secure the seat to the car. If you decide to put a toddler seat in any other seating position, be sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a lap/shoulder belt on page 24. If you are using a toddler seat in the front passenger's seat, move the passenger's seat as far back as possible before installing the child seat. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained. Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 20 and 40 Ibs (9 and 18 kg). Driver and Passenger Safety