Airbags; Airbag System Components - Honda Civic 2016 Manual

Airbags

Airbag System Components

The front, front side * , and side curtain
airbags * are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:
• Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
Models with side airbags
• 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.
Models with side curtain airbags
• 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.
* Not available on all models
• An electronic control unit that, when the
vehicle is on, continually monitors
information about the sensors, the airbag
activators, the seat belt tensioners, and
driver and front passenger *
During a crash event the unit can record
such information.
• Automatic front seat belt tensioners.
Models without side airbags
• Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front impact.
Models with side airbags
• Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
• An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
• An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.
Models with passenger front airbag off
system
• An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the passenger's front airbag has
seat belt. been turned off.
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