Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual page 11

SAFETY
Airbag System Components
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Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver's airbag
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is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
Driver's knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is
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marked SRS AIRBAG.
Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. The
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airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE
AIRBAG.
Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are
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stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are
marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
An electronic control unit that, when the vehicle is on, continually monitors
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information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the unit can record such information.
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver's and front
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passenger's seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not
the belts are fastened.
A driver's seat position sensor. This sensor determines the optimal force at
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which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
Weight sensors in the front passenger's seat. The front passenger's
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front airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is approximately
65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
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Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
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An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger's front
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airbag has been turned off.
An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with
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the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
Safing sensor
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A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal
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the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver's seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger's seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the driver's seat position sensor or the weight
sensors in the passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat
to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. For Canadian vehicles,
call Acura Client Services at (888) 922-8729.
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