1999 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 41

Protecting Children Physical Size Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages 15 and 21). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should not sit in the front. Maturity If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information. Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position. Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor. Check that the child's seat belt is properly positioned and secured. Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly. Using Child Seats with Tethers To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. Your car has three attachment points on the rear shelf for securing a tether-style child seat to the car. Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. (Tethers are required in Canada. U.S. owners may check with the child seat maker to determine whether a tether is available for a particular child seat.) Driver and Passenger Safety