Supplemental Restraint System
Your NSX is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
This system consists of an airbag in
the center of the steering wheel and a
padded knee bolster on the bottom of
the dashboard. It is most effective
when used in conjunction with the
seat belt.
The SRS is designed to activate if the
car is involved in a frontal collision at
road speeds. The airbag cushions the
driver's face and chest, while the
knee bolster helps prevent the driver
from sliding under the dashboard
while helping to protect the driver's
knees. The SRS will not protect the
driver in a side impact, rear impact,
or roll-over collision. The driver and
passenger should wear their seat
belts at all times for maximum pro-
tection.
When the airbag deploys in a colli-
sion, you may hear a fairly loud noise
and see some smoke. This is from
the propellant charge that deploys
the airbag. It is normal and not
harmful. The airbag is designed to
inflate and deflate almost instantane-
ously, so it cushions the driver
during impact but does not block the
driver's vision.
Driver and Passenger Safety
A crash, sudden stop, or
emergency maneuver can
cause you to be seriously
injured or killed if you are not
wearing your seat belt.
Be sure you and your passen-
ger are both properly wearing
your seat belts.
