I just purchased a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. I was told that the passenger side air bags automatically turn off when a passenger weighing less than 65 lbs is in that seat and are active at weights higher than 65 lb.
I have a 10 year old daughter who weighs about 75 lb and is still in a Britax Parkway, which adds another 10 lb or so. Is she safe in the front seat? I always understood that airbags were potentially unsafe for people weighing less than 110 lb, but this "safety feature" has me confused.
Putting her in the front seat is obviously not my first choice, but I can only fit 2 car seats for my two younger children in the back.
I appreciate any guidance anyone can give me.
Thanks,
Mary
DD 10 in Parkway
DS 5 in MA
DD 5 in Decathalon
I have a 10 year old daughter who weighs about 75 lb and is still in a Britax Parkway, which adds another 10 lb or so. Is she safe in the front seat? I always understood that airbags were potentially unsafe for people weighing less than 110 lb, but this "safety feature" has me confused.
Putting her in the front seat is obviously not my first choice, but I can only fit 2 car seats for my two younger children in the back.
I appreciate any guidance anyone can give me.
Thanks,
Mary
DD 10 in Parkway
DS 5 in MA
DD 5 in Decathalon