Important Facts About Airbags - Honda 1995 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

Important Facts About Airbags

Airbags inflate only when needed; in
a severe frontal collision. A severe
collision would be similar to a crash
into a parked car at 25 mph (40
km/h). Airbags will not inflate in a
moderate frontal collision, or during
a rear impact, side impact, or rollover
— even if the impact is severe.
Frontal collision range
Airbags inflate and deflate only once.
They cannot protect you during any
additional impacts that can occur
during a crash sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can
occur in a severe collision, even if
seat belts are worn properly and the
airbags inflate. No safety system can
provide complete protection in a
severe crash.
Supplemental Restraint System
Just from viewing the vehicle
damage after a crash, it is very
difficult to accurately determine if
the airbags should or should not
have inflated. In some cases where
the airbag did not inflate, extensive
visible damage indicated that the car
absorbed much of the crash energy,
and the airbags were not needed. In
other cases, a severe jolt, such as an
impact to the undercarriage, may not
cause extensive body damage but
cause the airbags to inflate.
Driver and Passenger Safety