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1. Your seat belt and airbag are obviously important parts of your occupant protection system In addition you should know that sitting upright adjusting the head restraints to the proper positions locking the doors and stowing things properly can increase your safety and possibly even save your life Seat back Position The seat backs should be in an upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protection from the seat belts If you recline a seat back you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured For information on how to adjust the seat back see page 8 Head Restraint Position The head restraint can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries For the best protection the top of the head rest should be even with the top of your ears or as high as possible For instructions on how to adjust the head restraints see page 9 29 Ents Additional Safety Information cont d Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked A passenger especially a child could open a door and accidentally fall out Also there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during acrash when the doors are not locked Storing Cargo Safely Before you drive make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around the car and hu2. Restraint System SRS to help protect your head and chest during a severe frontal collision This system does not replace seat belts It supplements or adds to the protection offered by your seat belt Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even if you have an airbag Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly 24 Ents DRIVER S AIRBAG SENSOR SENSOR The main components in your SRS are An airbag in the steering wheel for the driver A diagnostic system that when the ignition is ON II continually monitors the sensors control unit airbag activator and all related wiring An indicator light to warn you of a possible problem with the system Emergency power backup in case your car s electrical system is disconnected in a crash Important Safety Reminder Even with an airbag you need to wear a seat belt The reasons are Airbags only inflate in severe frontal collisions They offer no protection in rear impacts side impacts rollovers or moderate frontal collisions An airbag inflates and deflates very quickly It cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position when an airbag inflates An airbag opens with considerable force and it can hurt you if you are not in the proper position 25 Ents Supplemental Restraint System cont
3. Ents Advice For Pregnant Women Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child Therefore a pregnant woman should wear a properly positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car lf possible use a lap shoulder seat belt remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible see page 19 Each time you have a check up ask your doctor if its okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap shoulder seat belt Seat Belt Maintenance For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull out each belt fully and look for frays cuts burns and wear Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap shoulder belts retract easily Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced lf a seat belt is worn during a crash have your dealer replace the belt and check the anchors for damage lf your seat belts get dirty you can use a soft brush to clean them with a SEAT BELT mixture of mild soap and warm water ANCHOR Do not use bleach dye or cleaning solvents They can weaken the belt material Let the belts air dry before METAL you use the car LOOP Dirt build up in the metal loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and water 23 Ents Supplemental Restraint System wer an ae aes All Accords are equipped with a Supplemental
4. an safely service You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer If your airbag ever inflates The bag must be replaced Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by yourself This must be done by a Honda dealer If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible Otherwise your airbag might not inflate when you need it When the car is 10 years old Get the system inspected The production date is on the left rear doorjamb for your convenience System Service Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system Modifications could make the system ineffective Do not tamper with the system components or wiring This could cause the airbag to inflate inadvertently possibly injuring someone very seriously Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system Scrapping an entire car that has an uninflated airbag can be dangerous Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped If you sell your car please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system Alert them to the information and precautions in this part of the Owner s Manual 28 Ents Additional Safety Information
5. d How the Airbag Works If you ever have a severe frontal collision your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest When the airbag inflates you may hear a fairly loud noise and you might see smoke and powder This is normal it is caused by the inflation of the airbag To do its job the airbag inflates with considerable force So while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life the airbag might cause some facial or other abrasions After the bag completely inflates it immediately starts deflating so it won t interfere with your visibility ability to steer or ability to operate other controls 26 Ents The airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel For safety do not attach any items to the steering wheel They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag Or if the airbag inflates they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supplemental restraint system Have the system checked if The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON I I The light stays on after the engine starts The light comes on or flashes while you are driving 27 Ents Supplemental Restraint System cont d System Service Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance free There are no parts you c
6. rt someone or interfere with your ability to operate the controls Do not put any items on top of the tonneau cover They can block your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving lfa front passenger hits the door of an open glove box for example he could injure his knees Driving With Pets Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car In acrash or sudden stop loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers It is also for their safety that pets should be properly restrained in your car The recommended way to restrain a medium sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness This harness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt Travel harnesses are available at pet stores A small dog cat or other small animal will be safest in a rigid sided pet carrier Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car s seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier s handle For further information contact your veterinarian or local animal protection society 30
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