2009 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 21

Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens ● Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve ● occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. ● the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on ● Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the front airbag inflates. Driver and Passenger Safety Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp Do not attach hard objects on or near a door. If a side airbag or a objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone. 17 2009 Element