2004 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 16

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 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 15 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. 5.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After 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. In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle, or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. Driver and Passenger Safety 13