How Your Side Airbags Work - Acura 2011 RL Owner's Manual

Additional Information About Your Airbags
Also, make sure the floor mat behind
the front passenger's seat is hooked
to the floor mat anchor (see page
477 ). If it is not, the mat may
interfere with the proper operation
of the sensors and operation of the
seat.
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How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver's or the passenger's
side airbag.
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.
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.