Acura 1995 NSX, Online Reference Owner'S Manual

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Your Occupant Protection System
Your NSX is equipped with seat belts,
and other features that work together
to protect you and your passenger
during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part
of your occupant protection system.
When worn properly, seat belts can
reduce the chance of serious injury
or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your NSX has a
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
with a driver's airbag, passenger's
airbag, and automatic seat belt
tensioners on the seat belts.
Two indicator lights are also part of
your safety system. One reminds you
to make sure you and your passenger
wear your seat belts. The other alerts
you to a possible problem with your
supplemental restraint system (see
page
13 ).
The seats, head restraints and door
locks also play a role in occupant
safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effective-
ness of your seat belt. Head re-
straints can help protect your neck
and head, especially during rear-end
impacts. Door locks help keep your
doors from being accidentally opened
during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from
your occupant protection system,
check the following before you drive
away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a
seat belt properly (see page
6 ).
A child who is too small for a seat
belt is properly secured in a child
safety seat (see page 16 ).
Both doors are closed and locked
(see page 15 ).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
15 ).
There are no loose items that could
be thrown around and hurt some-
one during a crash or sudden stop
(see page 15 ).
By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passenger in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that
no safety system can prevent all
injuries or deaths that can occur in
severe crashes.
Driver and Passenger Safety