2004 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 16

Protecting Adults and Teens over the strongest bones in your upper body. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, press the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (the anchor has four positions). Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause RELEASE BUTTONS very serious injuries in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Using a seat Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page 19 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15