Honda 2011 Fit User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

You'll find many safety

recommendations throughout this

section, and throughout this manual.

The recommendations on this page are

the ones we consider to be the most

important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all

types of collisions. Airbags are designed

to supplement seat belts, not replace

them. So even though your vehicle is

equipped with airbags, make sure you

and your passengers always wear your

seat belts, and wear them properly (see

page 14).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride

properly restrained in a back seat, not

the front seat. Infants and small children

should be restrained in a child seat.

Larger children should use a booster

seat and a lap/shoulder belt until they

can use the belt properly without a

booster seat (see pages 34 － 52).

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can

cause serious or fatal injuries to

occupants who sit too close to them, or

are not properly restrained. Infants,

young children, and short adults are at

the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all

instructions and warnings in this

manual.

Don't Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one

drink can reduce your ability to respond

to changing conditions, and your

reaction time gets worse with every

additional drink. So don't drink and

drive, and don't let your friends drink

and drive, either.

Pay Appropriate Attention to the

Task of Driving Safely

Engaging in mobile phone conversation

or other activities that keep you from

paying close attention to the road, other

vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a

crash. Remember, situations can change

quickly, and only you can decide when it

is safe to divert attention away from

driving.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the

higher the speed, the greater the risk,

but serious injuries can also occur at

lower speeds. Never drive faster than is

safe for current conditions, regardless of

the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical

failure can be extremely hazardous. To

reduce the possibility of such problems,

check your tire pressures and condition

frequently, and perform all regularly

scheduled maintenance (see page 247).

Important Safety Precautions

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