System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.

Driver’s knee airbag. The knee

airbag is stored under the
steering column. It is marked SRS
AIRBAG.

Two side airbags, one for the

driver and one for the front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE
AIRBAG.

Two side curtain airbags, one

for each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The
front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

An electronic control unit that

continually monitors and can
record information about the
sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when
the vehicle is on.

Automatic front seat belt

tensioners. The driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belts incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not
they are fastened.

On models with CMBS

, the front

seat belt tensioners also include
the e-pretensioners.

A driver’s seat position sensor. If

the seat is too far forward, the
airbag will inflate with less force.

Weight sensors in the front

passenger’s seat. The front
passenger’s airbag will be turned
off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child).

Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side
impact.

An indicator on the dashboard

that alerts you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been
turned off.

An indicator on the instrument

panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with the airbag system or
seat belt tensioners.

Safing sensor

A rollover sensor that detects

whether the vehicle is about to
roll over.

Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles,
call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. For Canadian vehicles, call Acura
Client Services at (888) 922-8729.

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