How Your Side Airbags Work - Honda 2008 Pilot Owner's Manual

Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger's seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.
When the airbag is turned off, a
''passenger airbag off'' indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page 35 ).
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.
To ensure that the passenger's
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,
do not do anything
that would increase or decrease the
weight on the front passenger's seat.
This includes:
A second-row passenger pushing
or pulling on the back of the front
passenger's seat.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Moving the front seat forcibly
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.
Also, make sure the floor mat
behind the front passenger's seat
is properly positioned on the floor
(see page 260 ). If it is not, the mat
may interfere with the proper
operation of the front passenger's
seat and its sensors.

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 and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the affected side.
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