How Your Side Airbags Work - Honda ACCORD Owner's Manual

After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag's surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
U.S. Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled
SRS: What You Need to Know
that came with your
About Airbags
owner's manual.
Canadian Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
for a copy of the booklet titled
What You Need to Know About Airbags .

How Your Side Airbags Work

Only on models equipped with side
airbags
Some models are equipped with side
airbags for the driver and a front
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the front
SRS:
seat-backs, and both are marked
''SIDE AIRBAG.''
Additional Information About Your Airbags
In a moderate to severe side impact,
the sensors will detect rapid
deceleration and signal the control
unit to instantly inflate either the
driver's or the passenger's side
airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger's side, the passenger's
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
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