Airbags; Airbag System Components - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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• An electronic control unit that, when the
ignition switch is in ON ( w *1
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
airbag activators, seat belt tensioners,
and other vehicle information. During a
crash event the unit can record such
information.
• Automatic front seat belt tensioners.
• Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
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• An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
• An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
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*1: Models with the keyless access system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.