Honda CR-V: Airbags / Types of Airbags

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Safe Driving / Airbags / Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.
Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch is in ON Honda CR-V. Types of Airbags *1.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion process of the inflator material and is not harmful. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Airbag System Components

The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover...

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Options During a Call

The following options are available during a call. Mute: Mute your voice. Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to your phone. Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven phone system. The available options are shown on the lower half of the screen...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Housing Locations

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats...