Your Occupant Protection System - Honda 1994 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual

Your Occupant Protection System

Your Honda is equipped with seat
belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your
passenger during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important
part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your Accord has a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and
a front seat passenger.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Two indicator lights are also part of
your safety system. One reminds you
to make sure you and your
passengers wear seat belts. The
other alerts you to a possible
problem with your supplemental
restraint system (see page
The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also play a role in occupant
safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effec-
tiveness of your seat belt. Head
restraints can help protect your neck
and head, especially during rear-end
impacts. Door locks help keep your
doors from being accidentally
opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from
your occupant protection system,
check the following before you drive
away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a
seat belt properly (see page
15 ). Infants and small children are
properly secured in child safety
seats (see page
Both doors are closed and locked
(see page 18).
Seat-backs are upright and head
restraints are properly adjusted
(see pages
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or sudden
stop (see page
By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passengers in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that
no safety system can prevent all
injuries or deaths that can occur in
severe crashes.
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