Additional Information About Your Srs - Honda CR-V 1998 Reference Owner's Manual

SRS Components
Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:
Two frontal airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked "SRS
AIRBAG."
Automatic seat belt tensioners
that tighten the front seat belts
during a severe frontal collision.
Sensors that can detect a severe
frontal collision.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors the
sensors, control unit, the airbag
activators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II).
An indicator light on the
instrument panel to alert you to a
possible problem with the system
(see page 4 5 ) .
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.

Additional Information About Your SRS

How Your Airbags Work
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the sensors will detect
rapid deceleration and signal the
control unit to instantly inflate the
airbags and activate the automatic
seat belt tensioners.
During a crash, your seat belts will
help to restrain your lower body and
torso, while the tensioners tighten
and lock the seat belts to help keep
you in place. The airbags will provide
a cushion to absorb crash energy
and help keep the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger from
striking the interior of the car.
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However, it
is possible for only one airbag to
inflate.
This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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