Honda CR-V: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

In a Side Impact
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.
In a Rollover
If the rollover sensor detects your
vehicle is about to roll over, it signals
the control unit, which immediately
deploys both side curtain airbags and
activates both front seat belt
tensioners.
The airbag on the passenger’s side
will deploy, and the seat belt
tensioner will activate, even if there
are no passengers on that side of the
vehicle.
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.
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The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbags
or seat belt tensioners.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly t
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
not
When you turn the ignition switc
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the
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Component Location Index
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
WINDSHIELD WIPER
ARMS and LINK
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
INTERMITTENT WIPER RELAY CIRCUIT
(Built into the MICU)
REAR WIPER BLADE
REAR WIPER ARM
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOT
Contents
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sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemen
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