Honda 2014 Civic Sedan HF, Manual

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Safe Driving
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When the sensors detect a moderate-to-severe side
impact, the control unit signals the centre airbag to
deploy.
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When the centre airbag deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the
vehicle's framework can cause the centre airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little
or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the
airbag.
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When the centre airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for the centre airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently
severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of
the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy.
In either case, the centre airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even
if it had deployed.
Side Airbags
The side airbags help to protect the torso and pelvis of the driver, front passenger, or an
outer rear seat occupant during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
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Operation
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Centre Airbag
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