Airbags - Honda Accord Wagon 1995 Owner's Manual

Supplemental Restraint System
Important Facts
About Airbags
Airbags inflate only when
needed; in a severe frontal
collision. A severe collision
would be similar to a crash into a
parked car at 25 mph. Airbags
will not inflate in a moderate
frontal collision, or during a rear
impact, side impact, or rollover -
even if the impact is severe.
FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE
Driver and Passenger Safety
Airbags inflate and deflate only
once. They cannot protect you
during any additional impacts
that occur during a crash
sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries,
can occur in a severe collision,
even if seat belts are worn
properly and the airbags inflate.
No safety system can provide
complete protection in a severe
crash.
Just from viewing the vehicle
damage after a crash, it is very
difficult to accurately determine
if the airbags should or should
not have inflated. In some cases
where the airbag did not inflate,
extensive visible damage
indicated that the car absorbed
much of the crash energy, and
the airbags were not needed. In
other cases, a severe jolt, such
as an impact to the
undercarriage, may not cause
extensive body damage but may
cause the airbags to inflate.
How the Driver's
Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your airbag will
instantly inflate to help protect
your head and chest.