1994 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 13
1994 Honda Civic Manual
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Supplemental Restraint System FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE 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 can hurt you if you are not in the proper position. How the Driver's Airbag Works 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. 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 or powder. This is normal; it is caused by the inflation of the airbag. Driver and Passenger Safety