HONDA 2011 CR-Z - Manual (Page 49)

Safe Driving
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Airbags Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a passenger during a
moderate to severe side impact.
Housing Locations ■
The side airbags are housed in the outside
edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
Operation ■
When the sensors detect a moderate-to-
severe side impact, the control unit signals the
side airbag on the impact side to immediately
inflate.
Side Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near the side
airbags. They can interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an
airbag inflates.
If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger in the
passenger seat.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers
without consulting a dealer.
Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back
covers can prevent your side airbags from properly
deploying during a side impact.
Housing
Location
Side
Airbag
When
inflated
Side Airbags
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