Child Safety is Not Ignored in a 2006 Honda Accord

When purchasing a new car, do you consider safetyseats featuring the LATCH system for child seats. It
above all the other decorative features? If you haveconsists of 2 lower anchors and a single top tethor to
children, your answer should definitely be yes. Mostmake sure the car seat is properly mounted. It is
parents use their cars every single day, often with theirestimated that about 85% of car seats are installed
children riding along. For this reason it is so important toincorrectly. The LATCH system makes installation
always be aware of your childs safety while riding ineasy and completely secure. For car seats that are
the car. Automobile crashes are the leading cause ofnot compatible with LATCH, they can be safely
unintentional death among children under the age of 14,mounted in the rear seat of any 2006 Honda Accord
which is why it is surprising to hear that up to 14% ofusing the lockable seat belt retractor.
children are still riding unrestrained in cars.Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant
Your children are the most important investments youPosition Detection System (OPDS)
have. What measures are you taking to guaranteeThe 2006 Honda Accord truly goes above and
your children safety while riding in a car? One step youbeyond any ordinary regulations with the safety
can take is to be sure the car you drive offers onlyfeatures of front side airbags and OPDS. In the event
the highest level of protection. The 2006 Hondaof an impact to the side of the car, sensors will cause
Accord is a reliable vehicle that not only meets allside airbag to immediately inflate. The airbag provide a
government regulations, but exceeds expectations oncushion between the occupants shoulder and door,
all safety features. Every feature emphasizesultimately protecting the drivers or front passengers
protection for children, including the LATCH andupper body from any significant impact. The OPDS
Child-Seat Anchors and the Front Side Airbags withuses a total of seven sensors in the front passengers
Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection Systemseatback to detect the height and seating position of
(OPDS).the passenger. If a child or small-statured adult is
LATCH and Child-Seat Tether Anchorsleaning forward into the path of the side airbag, the
By law, children must be restrained at all times whilesensors will deactivate it. The driver will immediately be
riding in a car. Child car seats are extremely effectivenotified by a warning light. Similarly, the warning light will
at reducing the risk of death. In fact, they reduce theturn off as soon as the passenger sits back in the
risk of death by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.upright position. This feature is convenient for parents
LATCH, standing for Lower Anchors and Tethers forwith older children riding in the passenger seat. No
Children, is a new car seat attachment system thatlonger are airbags a worry because of the advanced
was developed to make child car seats easier to usesensors that monitor your children for you. This feature
and safer. With LATCH, you no longer have to useis also built into the Honda CRV and Honda Odyssey.
seat belts to secure child car seats in your vehicleThe 2006 Honda Accord continues its tradition of
because of the lower anchors and attachments thatbeing among the best cars on the market. Make
are built into the car. This will make car seat installationsafety your first priority with the 2006 Honda Accord.
easier and more secure. Most vehicles built in or afterIt will give you all the safety measures and precautions
2002 will have LATCH.to keep your family safe.
The 2006 Honda Accord is built with the outer rear