2004 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 22

Protecting Adults and Teens 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 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 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 20 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. This provides optimal protection from the front airbag. See page 68 for how to adjust the steering wheel. 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 17