Honda 1995 Accord Wagon, Owner'S Manual

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Your Occupant Protection System
Your Honda is equipped with
seat belts and other features that
work together to protect you and
your passengers 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
Accord has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with a
driver's airbag and a front
passenger's airbag.
Two indicator lights are also part
of your safety system. One
reminds you to make sure you
and your passengers wear your
seat belts. The other alerts you
to a possible problem with your
supplemental restraint system
(see page 14 ).
The seats, head restraints, and
door locks also play a role in
occupant safety. For example,
reclining the seat-back can
decrease the effectiveness of
your seat belt. Head restraints
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
7 ).
Infants or small children are
properly secured in a child
safety seat (see page
18 ).
All doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked (see page
16 ).
Seat-backs are upright and
head restraints are properly
adjusted (see pages 16 and 49).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and
hurt someone during a crash
or sudden stop (see page
16 ).
By following these guidelines,
you can reduce injuries to
yourself and your passengers 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