Honda 2002 Odyssey, Owner'S Manual, Page: 12 / 399

Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back as possible
from the steering wheel or
dashboard.
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous force and
speed. So while airbags help save
lives, they can cause minor injuries,
or more serious or even fatal
injuries if occupants are not
properly restrained or sitting
properly.
The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact. Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with front
airbags to help protect the heads and
chests of the driver and a front seat
passenger during a moderate to
severe frontal collision.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
What you should do:
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Airbags of f er no protection in rear
impacts, rollovers, or minor
f rontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
Airbags
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