Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the
number one cause of death of children aged 12 and under.
1Protecting Child Passengers
3WARNING
Children who are unrestrained or
improperly restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in a crash.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, infants and children should be
properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be
properly restrained in an approved child
restraint system. A larger child should be
properly restrained with a seat belt, using a
booster seat if necessary.
In many countries, the law requires all children aged
12 and under, and whose height are shorter than 150
cm (60 inches) be properly restrained in a rear seat.
In many countries, it is required to use an officially
approved and suitable child restraint system for
transporting a child on any passenger seat. Check
your local legal requirement.
European models
Child restraint systems must meet the UN-ECE R44 or
the regulations of the subject countries.
2 Selecting a Child Restraint System P. 68
Except European models
We recommend that child restraint systems meet the
UN-ECE R44 or the regulations of the subject
countries.
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Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:
• An inflating front or side airbag can injure
or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to
interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
• Statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.
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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an
approved child restraint system that is properly secured to the vehicle using the
lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
1Protecting Child Passengers
Front Passenger’s Sunvisor
3WARNING
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG
in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to
the CHILD can occur.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
WARNING: Use the power window lock button to
prevent children from opening the windows. Using
this feature will prevent children from playing with
the windows, which could expose them to hazards or
distract the driver.
2 Opening/Closing the Power Windows P. 180
WARNING: Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone (with other
occupants).
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Safety of Infants and Small Children
1Protecting Infants
Protecting Infants
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An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child restraint system
until the infant reaches the restraint system manufacturer’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old.
3WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child restraint system
in the front seat can result in serious injury
or death if the passenger’s front airbag
inflates.
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Positioning a rear-facing child restraint
system
Child restraint system must be placed and
secured in a rear seating position.
Always place a rear-facing child restraint
system in the back seat, not the front.
As required by UN-ECE R94 Regulation:
3WARNING
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
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When properly installed, a rear-facing child restraint system may prevent the driver
or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their
seat-back in the desired position.
1Protecting Infants
If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the
rear-facing child restraint system with great force,
which can dislodge or strike the system, and seriously
injure the child.
Rear-facing child restraint systems should never be
installed in a front facing position.
Always refer to the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions before installation.
If it is absolutely unavoidable to install a rear-facing
child restraint system in the front passenger seat,
manually turn off the passenger front airbag system.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off System P. 54
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1Protecting Smaller Children
Protecting Smaller Children
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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
restraint system manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly
secured front facing child restraint system.
3WARNING
Placing a front facing child restraint system
in the front seat can result in serious injury
or death if the front airbag inflates.
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Front facing child restraint system
placement
We strongly recommend placing a front
facing child restraint system in a rear seating
position.
If you must place a front facing child
restraint system in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible, and properly
restrain the child.
Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child restraint system use where you are
driving, and follow the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions.
Placing a front facing child restraint system in the front seat can be hazardous. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing child
restraint system for a child up to two years old if the
child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-
facing child restraint system.
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1Selecting a Child Restraint System
Installation of a lower anchorage*-compatible child
restraint system is simple.
Selecting a Child Restraint System
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Some child restraint systems are lower anchorage compatible. Some have a rigid-
type connector while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to
use. Some existing and previously owned child restraint systems can only be installed
using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child restraint system
manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
Lower anchorage-compatible child restraint systems
have been developed to simplify the installation
process and reduce the likelihood of injuries caused
by incorrect installation.
The flexible type may not be available in your country.
In seating positions not equipped with lower anchorages, install a child restraint
system using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all
child restraint systems must be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt when not using the lower anchorage system. In addition, the child
restraint system manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach an ISO
FIX restraint system once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child
restraint system owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
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Important consideration when selecting a child restraint system
Make sure the child restraint system meets the following three requirements:
• The child restraint system is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child restraint system is the correct type for the seating position.
• Child restrain system is compliant with safety standard. We recommend the child
restraint system with the UN-ECE R44 or the regulations of the subject countries.
Look for the approval mark on the system and the manufacturer’s statement of
compliance on the box.
* Not available on all models
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The Recommended Child Restraint System for EU Countries
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Various types of child restraint systems are available. Not all types are suitable for your vehicle. Please refer to the table below to select which
category of child restraint system can be used on each seating position.
Seating position
Front passenger
Rear passenger*3
Mass group
Passenger front airbag ON/OFF
switch position
OFF
U*1, *2
ON
X
Rear outboard
Rear centre
group 0
Up to 10 kg
U
X
IL (Honda BABY-SAFE
ISOFIX, Honda iZi Kid X3
ISOFIX) or Honda BABY-
SAFE
IL (Honda BABY-SAFE ISOFIX, Honda iZi
Kid X3 ISOFIX) or U
group 0+
Up to 13 kg
U*1, *2
X
IUF (Size class A, B1, B)
or IL (Honda iZi Kid X3
ISOFIX) or Honda Eclipse
L (Honda KID FIX)
IUF (Size class A, B1, B) or IL (Honda iZi
Kid X3 ISOFIX) or U
group I
9 kg to 18 kg
U*1, *2
UF*1
group II
group III
15 kg to 25 kg
22 kg to 36 kg
U*1, *2
U*1, *2
UF*1
UF*1
L (Honda KID FIX) or U
L (Honda KID FIX) or U
L (Honda KID FIX)
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IL:
Suitable for particular ISO FIX child restraint system (CRS) given in this list.
IUF:
Suitable for front facing ISOFIX child restraints system of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
For Group I, the front facing genuine Honda ISO FIX child restraint system is available from a dealer.
L:
Suitable for particular child restraint systems given in this table. These restraints may be of the “specific vehicle,” “restricted,” or “semi-
universal” category.
U:
UF:
X:
Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
Suitable for front facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
*1:
*2:
*3:
Move the front seat to its rearmost position.
Adjust seat-back angle to the most upright position, when installed in rear-facing.
When the ISOFIX child restraint system is installed on the centre seat, wearing L side seat belt is impossible.
When the ISOFIX child restraint system is installed on L side seat, wearing seat belt of the centre seat is impossible.
A size class is specified for some child restraint systems. Make sure to check the size class as indicated on the manufacturer’s instructions, package,
and labels of the child restraint.
The particular child restraints in the table are Honda Genuine Parts. They are available from your dealer.
For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.
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1Installing a Lower Anchorage-Compatible Child Restraint System
Installing a Lower Anchorage-Compatible Child Restraint
System
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Some child restraint systems come with optional
guide-cups, which avoid possible damage to the seat
surface. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
using the guide-cups, and attach them to the lower
anchorages as shown in the image.
A lower anchorage-compatible child restraint system can be installed in rear seats. A
child restraint system is attached to the lower anchorages with either the rigid or
flexible type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchorages under the
marks.
Mark
2. Place the child restraint system on the
Lower Anchorage
Lower Anchorage
vehicle seat then attach the child restraint
system to the lower anchorages according
to the instructions that came with the child
restraint system.
u When installing the child restraint
system, make sure that the lower
Rigid Type
anchorages are not obstructed by the
Guide-Cup
seat belt or any other object.
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1Installing a Lower Anchorage-Compatible Child Restraint System
For your child’s safety, when using a child restraint
system installed using the lower anchorage system,
make sure that the child restraint system is properly
secured to the vehicle. A child restraint system that is
not properly secured will not adequately protect a
child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or
other vehicle occupants.
Flexible Type
The flexible type may not be available in your country.
Top Tether Anchor Symbol
WARNING: Never use a hook that does not come
with a Top Tether anchor symbol when securing an
installed child restraint system.
Outer positions
Outer position
3. Pull up the head restraint and push rearward
Tether Strap Hook
until it latches, then route the tether strap
over the seat-back through the outsides of
the head restraint legs, and secure the tether
strap hook onto the anchorage.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child restraint system manufacturer.
5. Make sure the child restraint system is
firmly secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; little movement
should be felt.
Anchorage
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Centre position
Centre position
3. Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
4. Open the anchorage cover.
Centre Lower
Anchorage
Cover
5. Route the tether strap over the seat-back.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
6. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchorage.
Centre position
Tether Strap Hook
Anchorage
All positions
7. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child restraint system manufacturer.
8. Make sure the child restraint system is
firmly secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; little movement
should be felt.
9. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
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1Installing a Child Restraint System with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Installing a Child Restraint System with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt
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A child restraint system that is not properly secured
will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may
cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
1. Place the child restraint system on the
vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child
restraint system according to the child
restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Push down the tab. Route the shoulder part
of the belt into the slit at the side of the
restraint.
4. Grab the shoulder part of the belt near the
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
child restraint system and push it into the
vehicle seat.
Tab
5. Position the belt properly and push up the
tab. Make sure the belt is not twisted.
u When pushing up the tab, pull up the
upper shoulder part of the belt to
remove any slack from the belt.
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6. Make sure the child restraint system is
firmly secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; little movement
should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled.
Except European models
If your child restraint system does not come
with a mechanism that secures the belt, install
a locking clip on the seat belt.
After going through the step 1 and 2, pull up
the shoulder part of the belt and make sure
there is no slack in the lap portion.
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the latch plate.
Pinch both parts of the belt together so
they do not slip through the latch plate.
Unbuckle the seat belt.
Locking Clip
4. Install the locking clip as shown in the
image. Position the clip as close as possible
to the latch plate.
5. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Go to
step 6 and 7.
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1Adding Security with a Tether
Adding Security with a Tether
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WARNING: Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly
fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Three tether anchorage points are provided in
the ceiling for the rear seats. A child restraint
system that is installed with a seat belt and
comes with a tether can use the tether for
additional security.
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Anchorage
Tether Strap Hook
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Using an outer anchorage
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearward until it latches, then route the
tether strap through the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchorage.
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child restraint system manufacturer.
Anchorage
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Using the centre anchorage
Tether Strap Hook
Anchorage
1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
2. Open the anchorage cover.
3. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchorage.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child restraint system manufacturer.
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Safety of Larger Children
1Safety of Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children
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The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
3WARNING
Allowing a child aged 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
Checking Seat Belt Fit
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If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
When a child is too big for a child restraint system, secure the child in a rear seat
using the lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then
answer the following questions.
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Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
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1Booster Seats
Booster Seats
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When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
A back-rest is available for a specific booster
seat. Install the back-rest to the booster seat
and adjust it to the vehicle seat according to
the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure the seat belt is properly routed
through the guide at the shoulder of the back-
rest and the belt does not touch and cross the
child’s neck.
Guide
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Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
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Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
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Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
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