How Your Front Airbags Work - Honda 2004 Accord Online Reference Owner's Manual

Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page 20
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
A driver's seat position sensor that
monitors the seat position. If the
seat is too far forward, the airbag
will inflate with less force (see
page 26 ).
Front passenger's weight sensors
). that monitor the weight on the
seat. These prevent the passenger's
airbag from inflating if the weight
is less than about 65 lbs (30 kg)
(see page
An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with your
airbags (see page
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger's
front airbag has been turned off
(see page
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
26 ).
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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.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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