Honda 2011 Element Owner's Manual page 23

Do not put any accessories on seat
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Devices intended to improve
belts.
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
the belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
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between yourself and a front
Carrying hard or sharp
airbag.
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in your
mouth, can result in injuries if your
front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on
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the front airbag covers.
the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG''
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach hard objects on or
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If a side airbag or a
near a door.
side curtain airbag inflates, a cup
holder or other hard object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Keep your hands and arms away
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Objects on
from the airbag covers.
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the front airbag inflates.
Do not cover or replace front seat-
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back covers without consulting
your dealer.
or covering front seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags from
inflating during a side impact.
If your
Improperly replacing
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