2008 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 22

Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause ANCHOR LATCH very serious injuries in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Using a seat ANCHOR BUCKLE 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 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. To unlatch the detachable seat belt anchor before folding down the seatback, insert your ignition key into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle and allow the seat belt to retract. For the center seating positions, place the latch plate and anchor latch into their holding slots in the ceiling. For the third row outer seating positions, re-fasten the belt with the clip. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page 21 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. 18 2008 Pilot