Honda 2006 S2000 Owner's Manual page 24

After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag's surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Dual-Stage Airbags
Your airbags are dual-stage airbags.
This means they have two inflation
stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
In a crash, both stages
more severe
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
In a crash, one stage will
less severe
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.
Dual-Threshold Airbags
Your airbags are also dual-threshold
airbags. Airbags with this feature
have two deployment thresholds that
depend on whether or not the
occupant is wearing a seat belt.
If the occupant's belt is
not latched
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
If the occupant's belt is
latched
airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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