Acura 2012 MDX - Manual (Page 31)

The tensioners can be activated
during a collision in which the front
airbags do not deploy. In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
extra tension in the seat belt could be
helpful.
If the tensioner is activated, the SRS
indicator comes on and the tensioner
must be replaced.
Seat Belt e-pretensioners
On models with Collision Mitigation
Braking System
™ (CMBS™)
For added safety, the front seat belts
are equipped with e-pretensioners
that work in combination with the
collision mitigation braking system
™
(CMBS ™) (see page 463) and the
brake pedal assist function (see page
460).
If your vehicle gets too close to the
vehicle ahead of it in your lane, the
driver's e-pretensioner slightly
retracts the seat belt to alert the
driver of the approaching vehicle. If a
collision with the vehicle in front of
you is likely, the e-pretensioners on
both front seats retract the seat belts
with enough force to properly
restrain you and your front
passenger. After they activate, the e-
pretensioners release the retracted
seat belts.
To get the full benefit of the e-
pretensioners, you and your front
passenger must sit normally in your
seats and wear your seat belts
properly (see page 16).
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
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