Honda 2010 Civic GX, Owner'S Manual

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The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts. Remember however, that no safety
system can prevent all injures or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
can maximize your safety. Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing full control of the vehicle. A
front passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.
To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous force. 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.
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Airbags of f er no protection in rear
impacts, or minor f rontal or side
collisions.
What you should do:
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
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