2004 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 19

Protecting Adults and Teens Pull up on the shoulder belt 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 over the strongest bones in your upper body. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause 6.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. very serious injuries in a crash. 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. 16 Driver and Passenger Safety