Honda CR-V: Airbags / Types of Airbags

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 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 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Rear Cargo Cover*

* Not available on all models The rear cargo cover can be used to conceal items in the cargo area and protect them from direct sunlight. To extend: Slightly lift up on the handle at the center edge of the cover to unhook each end, then pull the cover rearward and clip the mounting rods in the hooks at both sides of the tailgate opening...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems; such as RDM, LKAS, ACC with Low Speed Follow, auto high-beam and CMBS™ , is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate their functions. Never apply a film or attach any objects to the windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the system to operate abnormally...