Advanced Airbags; Side Airbags - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
The driver's knee airbag is housed
under the steering column. The front
passenger's knee airbag is stored under
the glove box. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
When the driver's front airbag inflates,
the driver's knee airbag also inflates.
When front passenger's airbag inflates,
the front passenger's knee airbag also
inflates.
Even if the collision is not severe
enough to deploy the front airbag, the
knee airbag may inflate alone.
Do not attach accessories on or near
the driver's and front passenger's knee
airbag. They can interfere with the
proper operation of the airbag, or hurt
someone if an airbag inflates.
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Advanced Airbags

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The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver's advanced airbag system includes a seat position sensor. Based
on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced
airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver's airbag.
The front passenger's advanced airbag system has weight sensors.
We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front
passenger's seat. However, if you do allow a child age 12 or under to ride in
the front passenger's seat, note that the system will automatically turn off
the front passenger's airbag if the sensors detect that the child is
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less.
For the advanced airbags to work properly:
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's seat is hooked to
the floor mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the
advanced airbag sensors.
• Do not put any object under the passenger's seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
• Do not cover the passenger's side dashboard with a cloth, towel, cover,
etc.

Side Airbags

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The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a
front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed
in the outside edge of the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs. Both
are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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