In the event of an emergency and the crew members are unavailable, the passenger occupying a seat next to the emergency exit may be assigned to perform the following duties:

• Locate the emergency exit.
• Recognize the mechanism for opening the emergency exit.
• Understand the instructions for operating the emergency exit.
• Operate the emergency exit.
• Assess whether opening the emergency exit will cause physical harm to passengers.
• Follow the verbal and gestural instructions of a flight attendant.
• Keep the emergency exit clear of objects that could block access.
• Exit through the emergency exit.
• Assess, choose, and guide people to a safe place away from the aircraft.

1. People with mobility, flexibility, or dexterity disabilities in
   arms or legs that are not capable of:
   • Get up and down to reach the emergency exit or
     slide mechanism
   • Pick up, push away, pull, turn, or manipulate these mechanisms
   • Push, remove, pull, or open the emergency exit
   • Quickly reach the emergency exit
   • Maintain balance while removing obstacles
   • Exit quickly
2. People under 15 years of age or unable to
   perform one or more of the functions listed in these instructions without
   the assistance of an adult.
3. People over 60 years of age.
4. People who are unable to read and understand instructions
   regarding evacuation procedures or to understand them (in
   forms (printed, written, or graphic), or that have difficulty
   understanding of the verbal commands dictated by the crew.
5. People who do not have sufficient visual capacity to
   perform one or more of the functions listed in these instructions without
   contact lens or eyeglass assistance.
6. People who are unable to hear and understand instructions
   of the crew members expressed aloud, without the assistance of a device
   auditory.
7. People who are unable to provide verbal information to
   other passengers.
8. People who have:
   - A liability condition that may inhibit you from exercising these
   functions, such as being with a small child.
   - Possibility of being injured if they play one or more
   functions related in these instructions
9. This and other information is contained on the security card
   located on the aircraft emergency exit seats

1. Does not meet the criteria listed in this instruction.
2. Does not know whether your condition will prevent you from performing one or more of the listed functions.
3. Could suffer physical harm as a result of performing one or more functions.
4. Does not want to perform these functions.