2006 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 36

Protecting Children General Guidelines Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors. This can prevent children Lock all doors and the In-Bed Trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. 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 from accidentally falling out (see page 81 ). Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency In-Bed Trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page 93 ). Teach your children not to play on the pickup bed. Opening or 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 closing the tailgate could cause accidental injuries. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young could be very seriously injured in a crash. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the windows, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 34