1998 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 45

Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes: Two frontal airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked "SRS AIRBAG." Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts during a severe frontal collision. Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision. A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, the airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system (see page 4 5 ) . Emergency backup power in case your vehicle's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. How Your Airbags Work During a crash, your seat belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso, while the tensioners tighten and lock the seat belts to help keep you in place. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car. Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate. This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. CONTINUED If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags and activate the automatic seat belt tensioners. Driver and Passenger Safety