Acura 2003 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 13)

They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous force and
speed. So while airbags help save
lives, they can cause minor injuries,
or more serious or even fatal
injuries if occupants are not
properly restrained or sitting
properly.
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back as possible
from the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact.
The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with dual-
stage, dual-threshold front airbags to
help protect the heads and chests of
the driver and a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision.
Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Airbags of f er no protection in rear
impacts, rollovers, or minor
f rontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
What you should do:
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