2003 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 32

Protecting Children If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the child's collarbone and against the center of the chest, and the lap belt rests over the child's hipbones and touches the tops of the thighs as shown, the child is probably big enough to wear the seat belt. However, if the shoulder belt touches or crosses the child's neck, or if the lap belt crosses the child's stomach, the child needs to use a booster seat. Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck or over the stomach. Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm. This could cause Using a Booster Seat very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured. Do not put any accessories on a seat belt. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Two children should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could This could result in serious neck and internal injuries during a crash. be very seriously injured in a crash. If a child needs a booster seat, we recommend choosing a high or lowback style that allows the child to be directly secured with the lap/ shoulder belt. Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker's instructions. 30 Driver and Passenger Safety