How Your Front Airbags Work; Additional Information About Your Airbags; Airbag System Components - Acura RSX 2004 User Manual

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components

Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked ''SRS
AIRBAG.''
Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ''SIDE
AIRBAG'' (see page 25
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page 20 ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal or side
impact.
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A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem
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An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger's
). side airbag has been turned off
(see page
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
with your airbags (see
).
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How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle's rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inflate the
driver's and front passenger's front
airbags, at the time and with the
force needed.