Honda Accord: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag.
If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.
How Your Side Airbags Work
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side a ...
How the SRS Indicator Works
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbag
system components.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes ...
See also:
Rocker Arm and Shaft inspection
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-81).
2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page
6-82).
3. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker
location.
4. Zero the gau ...
Emergency Engine Stop
If you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button, do
either of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly ...
Advice for Pregnant Women
If you are pregnant, the best way to
protect yourself and your unborn
child when driving or riding in a
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt,
and keep the lap part of the belt as
low as p ...