Honda CR-V: Front Airbags (SRS) / Operation

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Safe Driving / Airbags / Front Airbags (SRS) / Operation

Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

Housing Locations

The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG...

How the Front Airbags Work

While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest. The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won't interfere with the driver's visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Programming Tailgate Position

The extent to which the power tailgate automatically opens can be programed. To program: Open the tailgate to the desired position. If you want to reprogram the power tailgate to open all the way, manually raise the tailgate to its upper most position and follow the next step...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: VSA® On and Off

This button is on the driver side control panel. To partially disable VSA® functionality/ features, press and hold it until you hear a beep. Your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but traction control function will be less effective...