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Airbag System Components

Your airbag system includes:

(8)

(9)

Two SRS (supplemental restraint

(2)

(13)

(1)

(11)

system) front airbags. The driver’s

airbag is stored in the center of

the steering wheel; the front

(12)

(8)

(5)

(4)

passenger’s airbag is stored in the

dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS

AIRBAG’’ (see page 23 ).

(3)

(14)

Two side airbags, one for the

driver and one for a front

passenger. The airbags are stored

in the outer edges of the seat-

backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE

AIRBAG’’ (see page 26 ).

(1) Driver’s Airbag

(2) Front Passenger’s Airbag

(3) Control Unit

(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners

(5) Side Airbags

(15)

(7)

(16)

(6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor

Two side curtain airbags, one for

each side of the vehicle. The

airbags are stored in the ceiling,

above the side windows. The front

and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE

CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

28 ).

(10)

(7)

(7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors

(8) Front Impact Sensors

(4)

(6)

(10)

(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

(10) Side Impact Sensors

(5)

(11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors

(12) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit

(13) SRS Indicator

(15)

(14) Roll Rate Sensor

(15) Side Impact Sensors

(16) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners

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Automatic front seat belt

A sophisticated electronic system

An indicator on the instrument

panel that alerts you that the

passenger’s side airbag has been

tensioners (see page ).

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that continually monitors and

records information about the

sensors, the control unit, the

airbag activators, the seat belt

tensioners, and driver and front

passenger seat belt use when the

ignition switch is in the ON (II)

position.

Sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe front impact or

side impact.

turned off (see page ).

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An indicator on the dashboard that

alerts you that the passenger’s

front airbag has been turned off

Sensors that can detect whether a

child is in the passenger’s side

airbag path and automatically turn

(see page ).

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the airbag off (see page ).

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Emergency backup power in case

your vehicle’s electrical system is

disconnected in a crash.

An indicator on the instrument

panel that alerts you to a possible

problem with your airbags,

sensors, or seat belt tensioners

(see page 29 ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that

monitors the distance of the seat

from the front airbag. If the seat is

too far forward, the airbag will

inflate with less force (see page

A rollover sensor that monitors

the degree and rate your vehicle

may roll over and automatically

deploy the side curtain airbags and

activate the front seat belt

).

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Weight sensors that monitor the

weight on the front passenger’s

seat. These automatically turn off

the passenger’s front airbag if

they detect an infant or small child

may be in the seat (see page 25 ).

tensioners if needed (see page 19 ).

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How Your Front Airbags Work

During a frontal crash, your seat belt

restrains your lower body and torso,

and the front airbag helps protect

your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally

inflate within split second of each

other, it is possible for only one

airbag to deploy.

This can happen if 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

If you ever have a moderate to

severe frontal collision, sensors will

detect the vehicle’s rapid

deceleration.

After inflating, the front airbags

immediately deflate, so they won’t

interfere with the driver’s visibility,

or the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

supplemental protection offered by

the airbag would be minimal.

If the rate of deceleration is high

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if

enough, the control unit will instantly there is no passenger in the front

The total time for inflation and

deflation is 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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inflate the driver’s and front

passenger’s airbags, at the time and

with the force needed.

seat, or if the advanced airbag

system has turned the passenger’s

airbag off (see page 25 ).

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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 vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

Dual-Stage Airbags

Dual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage

airbags. This means they have two

inflation stages that can be ignited

sequentially or simultaneously,

depending on crash severity.

Your front airbags are also dual-

threshold airbags. Airbags with this

feature have two deployment

thresholds that depend on whether

or not the occupant is wearing a seat

belt.

In a more severe crash, both stages

will ignite simultaneously to provide

the quickest and greatest protection.

If the occupant’s belt is not latched,

the airbag will deploy at a slightly

lower threshold, because the

occupant would need extra

protection.

In a less severe crash, one stage will

ignite first, then the second stage

will ignite a split second later. This

provides longer airbag inflation time

with a little less force.

If the occupant’s belt is latched, the

airbag will inflate at a slightly higher

threshold, when the airbag would be

needed to supplement the protection

provided by the seat belt.

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Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags are also advanced

airbags. The main purpose of this

feature is to help prevent airbag-

caused injuries to short drivers and

children who ride in front.

DRIVER’S

For both advanced airbags to work

properly:

SEAT

PASSENGER’S

SEAT WEIGHT

POSITION

SENSOR

Occupants must sit upright and

wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or

under the seats, cover the sensors,

or put any cargo or metal objects

under the front seats.

The driver’s advanced front airbag

The passenger’s advanced front

airbag system has weight sensors

under the seat. Although Honda

does not encourage carrying an

infant or small child in the front, if

the sensors detect the weight of an

infant or small child, the system will

automatically turn the passenger’s

front airbag off.

system includes a seat position

sensor under the seat. If the seat is

too far forward, the airbag will

inflate with less force, regardless of

the severity of the impact.

Back-seat passengers should not

put their feet under the front seats.

If there is a problem with the sensor,

the SRS Indicator will come on, and

the airbag will inflate in the normal

manner regardless of the driver’s

seating position.

Failure to follow these instructions

could damage the sensors or prevent

them from working properly.

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When the airbag is turned off, an

indicator in the center of the

dashboard will come on indicating

passenger airbag ‘‘OFF’’ (see page

30 ).

Moving the front seat forcibly

How Your Side Airbags Work

back against cargo on the seat or

floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front

passenger seat, or placing heavy

items in the seat-back pocket.

If the weight sensors detect there is

no passenger in the front seat, the

airbag will be off. However, the

passenger airbag off indicator will

not come on.

Also, make sure the floor mat behind

the front passenger’s seat is hooked

to the floor mat anchor (see page

208 ). If it is not, the mat may

interfere with the proper operation

of the sensors and operation of the

seat.

To ensure that the passenger’s

advanced front airbag system will

do not do anything

work properly,

If you ever have a moderate to

severe side impact, sensors will

detect rapid deceleration and signal

the control unit to instantly inflate

either the driver’s or the passenger’s

side airbag.

that would increase or decrease the

weight on the front passenger’s seat.

This includes:

A rear passenger pushing or

pulling on the back of the

passenger’s seat.

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Only one airbag will deploy during a

side impact. If the impact is on the

passenger’s side, the passenger’s

side airbag will deploy even if there

is no passenger.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

To reduce the risk of injury from an

If the side airbag off indicator comes

on (see page ), have the

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inflating side airbag, your vehicle has passenger sit upright. Once the

an automatic cutoff system for the

passenger’s side airbag.

passenger is out of the airbag’s

deployment path, the system will

turn the airbag back on, and the

indicator will go out.

To get the best protection from the

side airbags, front seat occupants

should wear their seat belts and sit

upright and well back in their seats.

Although Honda does not encourage

children to ride in front, this system

is designed to shut off the side

airbag if a child leans into the side

airbag’s path.

There will be some delay between

the moment the passenger moves

into or out of the airbag deployment

path and when the indicator comes

on or goes off.

The side airbag may also shut off if a

short adult leans sideways, or a

larger adult slouches and leans

sideways into the airbag’s

A front seat passenger should not

use a cushion or other object as a

backrest. It may prevent the cutoff

system from working properly.

deployment path.

Objects placed on the front

passenger seat can also cause the

side airbag to be shut off.

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How Your Side Curtain Airbags

Work

If the impact is on the passenger’s

side, the passenger’s side curtain

To get the best protection from the

side curtain airbags, occupants

airbag will inflate even if there are no should wear their seat belts and sit

occupants on that side of the vehicle.

upright and well back in their seats.

In a Rollover

A rollover sensor monitors the

degree and rate your vehicle may roll

over and automatically deploy the

side curtain airbags and activate the

front seat belt tensioners (see page

19 ).

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

In a rollover toward the front

passenger’s side of the vehicle, both

side curtain airbags will inflate and

the front seat belt tensioners will

activate even if there are no

In a Side Impact

In a moderate to severe side impact,

sensors will detect rapid acceleration

and signal the control unit to

instantly inflate the side curtain

airbag and activate the seat belt

tensioner on the driver’s or the

passenger’s side of the vehicle.

occupants on that side of the vehicle.

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How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belt

tensioners.

If you see any of these indications,

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

the airbags and seat belt tensioners

may not work properly when you

need them.

U.S.

Canada

This indicator alerts you that the

passenger’s side airbag has been

shut off because weight sensors

detect the weight of an infant or

small child on the front passenger’s

seat. It does not mean there is a

problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, this indicator

comes on briefly then goes off. This

tells you the system is working

properly.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can

result in serious injury or death

if the airbag systems or

tensioners do not work properly.

If the indicator comes on at any

other time, or does not come on at all,

you should have the system checked

by your dealer. For example:

Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer as soon as possible if

the SRS indicator alerts you to

a possible problem.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, the indicator

should come on briefly and go off

(see page 57 ). If it doesn’t come on,

stays on, or comes on while driving

without a passenger in the front seat,

have the system checked.

If the SRS indicator does not come

on after you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the

engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.

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How the Passenger Airbag Off

Indicator Works

If no one is riding in the front seat,

Airbag Service

the airbag will be automatically shut

off. However, the indicator will not

come on.

Your airbag systems are virtually

maintenance free, and there are no

parts you can safely service.

However, you must have your

vehicle serviced if:

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

If the indicator comes on with no

passenger in the front, or with an

adult in the seat, there may be a

problem with the advanced airbag

system. Have the vehicle checked by

your dealer as soon as possible.

An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag

that has deployed must be

replaced along with the control

unit and other related parts. Any

seat belt tensioner that activates

must also be replaced.

The passenger airbag off indicator

may also come on and off repeatedly

if total weight on the seat is near the

airbag cutoff threshold.

Canada

U.S.

Do not try to remove or replace

any airbag by yourself. This must

be done by your dealer or a

knowledgeable body shop.

This indicator alerts you that the

passenger’s front airbag has been

shut off because weight sensors

detect an infant or small child may

be in the front passenger’s seat. It

does not mean there is a problem

with the airbag.

If this happens, have the passenger

ride properly restrained in a back

seat. If the passenger must ride in

front, move the seat as far to the

rear as possible, have the passenger

sit upright and wear the seat belt

properly.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a

problem. Take your vehicle to an

authorized dealer as soon as

possible. If you ignore this

indication, your airbags may not

operate properly.

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If your vehicle has a moderate to

severe impact. Even if your

airbags do not inflate, your dealer

should inspect the driver’s seat

position sensor, the front

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not expose the front seat-backs

to liquid. If water or another liquid

soaks into a seat-back, it can

prevent the side airbag cutoff

system from working properly.

Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags. Together, airbags and

seat belts provide the best

protection.

passenger’s weight sensors, the

front seat belt tensioners, and all

seat belts worn during the crash to

make sure they are operating

properly.

Do not tamper with airbag

components or wiring for any

reason. Tampering could cause

the airbags to deploy, possibly

causing very serious injury.

Do not cover or replace front seat-

back covers without consulting

your dealer. Improperly replacing

or covering front seat-back covers

can prevent your side airbags from

inflating during a side impact.

Do not remove or modify a front

seat without consulting your

dealer. This could make the

driver’s seat position sensor or the

front passenger’s weight sensors

ineffective. If it is necessary to

remove or modify a front seat to

accommodate a person with

disabilities, first contact Honda

Automobile Customer Service at

(800) 999-1009.

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