1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 21

Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children age 12 and under. To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle. Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. (See page 23.) Larger children should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page 35.) Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. Larger children should be properly restrained with a seat belt. Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults do not know how to properly protect young passengers. So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. Driver and Passenger Safety