How The Airbag System Works; Airbag System Service - Honda Gold Wing 2018 Owner's Manual

Airbag System
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How The Airbag System Works

If you ever have a frontal impact, the
impact sensors will detect the vehicle's
deceleration and send that information to
the control unit.
If the rate of deceleration is high enough,
the control unit will signal the airbag to
instantly inflate.
As the rider's head and upper body press
into the airbag, the bag immediately begins
deflating, through vents located at the
bottom of the bag.
The airbag slows down the rider's forward
movement and absorbs some of the rider's
kinetic energy.
When the rider eventually separates from
the vehicle and contacts the opposing
object or the ground, the forward speed of
the rider and the resulting force of the
impact will be much lower than they would
be without the airbag.
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Airbag
Vents

Airbag System Service

Your airbag system is well protected from
the elements. There is no need to take any
special precautions to protect it from rain,
snow, or temperature extremes.
The airbag system is also virtually
maintenance free, and there are no parts
you can safely service. However, you must
have your motorcycle checked by a Honda
motorcycle dealer if:
• The AIRBAG indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with the system. The
indicator, located in the instrument
panel, should come on briefly when you
turn the ignition switch to ON. If it does
not come on, or it comes on and stays
on, or it comes on while you are riding,
the airbag may not deploy when you
need it.
• The airbag ever inflates. Any airbag that
has deployed must be replaced along
with the control unit and other related
parts. Do not try to remove or replace
the airbag by yourself. This must be done
by a Honda dealer.