Honda CR-V: About Your Seat Belts / Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Safe Driving / Seat Belts / About Your Seat Belts / Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

Honda CR-V. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

Seat Belt Reminder

The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind the driver or a front passenger or both to fasten their seat belts...

Fastening a Seat Belt

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat: Pull the seat belt out slowly. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure...

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