Honda Accord: Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front
passenger's seats.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's
seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. Although the powder is not
harmful, people with respiratory problems may
experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs,
get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Airbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system inclu ...
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to
help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that ...
See also:
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
informati ...
Front Impact Sensor Replacement
Removal
1. Do t h e battery t e r m i n a l d i s c o n n e c t i o n procedure (see
page 22-91), t h e n w a i t at least 3 m i n u t e s before
s t a r t i ng work.
2. Remove t h e f r o n t b ...
Removing Discs from the Changer
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the center
display. When you remove the disc
from the slot, the system
automatically e ...