2008 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 37

Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced. If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact. Even if your Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to liquid. If water or airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly. Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer. Improperly replacing Driver and Passenger Safety or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer. This could make the Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem. Take your vehicle to an seat belts provide the best protection. Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly. the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 33 2008 CR- V