HONDA 2011 Element - Manual (Page 39)

Airbag Service
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
● An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
● The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
● If your vehicle has a moderate to
severe impact. Even if your airbags
do not inflate, your dealer should
inspect the driver's seat position
sensor, the front passenger's
weight sensors, the front seat belt
tensioners, and all seat belts and
their anchors worn during a crash
to make sure they are operating
properly. Additional Safety Precautions
● Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
● Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
● Do not expose the front
passenger's seat-back to liquid. If
water or another liquid soaks into
the seat-back, it can prevent the
side airbag cutoff system from
working properly.
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
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Driver
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