2008 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young Additional Safety Precautions Never hold a small child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, a small child left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Lock both doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. Never let two children use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page 66 ). 32 2008 S2000