2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 38

Additional Information About Your Airbags The total time for inflation and deflation is less than of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps. After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Advanced Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with dualstage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/or other factors. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes. Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children or small statured adults who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work properly: ● Driver and Passenger Safety Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the front seats. Objects placed or pushed under the front passenger's seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. ● ● Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. CONTINUED 31