Your Occupant Protection System - Honda 1993 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual

Your Occupant Protection System

Your Accord is equipped with seat belts and other features that
work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe frontal collision, all Accords
have a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with a driver's airbag.
Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One
reminds you to make sure you and your passengers wear your seat
belts. The other alerts you to a possible problem with your
supplemental restraint system (see page
The seats, head restraints, and door locks also play a role in
occupant safety. For example, reclining your seat-back can
decrease the effectiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can
help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts.
Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally opened
during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection
system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page
Infants and small children are properly secured in child safety
seats (see page
All doors are closed and locked (see page
Seat-backs are upright and head restraints are properly adjusted
(see page 2 4
There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself
and your passengers in many crash situations. Remember, however,
that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can
occur in severe crashes.
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