2003 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 27

Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your vehicle. Leaving children without Keep car keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young 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. And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Lock both doors and the trunk when your car is not in use. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. Children who play in cars can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk and be seriously injured or could die. Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (See page 89 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 25