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How Your Airbags Work
SRS Components
An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
system (see page 47 ).
Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:
Two front airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked "SRS
AIRBAG."
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
that tighten the front seat belts
during a moderate to severe
frontal collision.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, the sensors
will detect rapid deceleration and
signal the control unit to instantly
inflate the airbags and activate the
automatic seat belt tensioners.
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors the
sensors, control unit, the airbag
activators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II).
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After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag's surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
During a crash, your seat belt helps
restrain your lower body and torso,
while the tensioner tightens and
locks the seat belt to help keep you
in place. Your airbag provides a
cushion to help restrain and protect
your head and chest.
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However, it
is possible for only one airbag to
inflate.
U.S.Owners
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titledSRS:WhatYouNeedtoKnow
About Airbags that came with your
owner's manual.
This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
After inflating, the airbags
immediately deflate, so they won't
interfere with the driver's visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
CanadianOwners
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
for a copy of the booklet titled SRS:
WhatYouNeedto KnowAboutAirbags.
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
The total time for inflation and
deflation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so fast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps.
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How the Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners Work
How the SRS Indicator Light
If the light comes on or flashes on
and off while you drive.
Works
The purpose of the SRS
light is to alert you to a
SRS
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not deploy when you need them.
See your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.
potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light up briefly
then go out. This tells you that the
system is working properly.
IgnoringtheSRS indicatorlight
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not
inflatewhenneeded.
However, if the light comes on at any
other time, you should have the
system checked by your dealer. For
example:
Your Honda has automatic seat belt
tensioners for added protection
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If your airbags inflate, the tensioners
immediately tighten the front seat
belts to help hold the occupants in
place. The belts will remain tight
until you unbuckle them in the
normal way.
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
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Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags. Together, airbags, seat
belt tensioners and seat belts
provide the best protection in a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-free, and
there are no parts you can safely
service. However, you must have
your vehicle serviced if:
Your airbags ever inflate. The
airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
control unit must be replaced. Do
not try to remove or replace the
airbags yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page 147 for further information
and precautions relating to your SRS.
The SRS indicator light alerts you
to a problem. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.
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