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...

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    Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: 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...

    Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Tire Labeling


    The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below. Tire Sizes Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means...

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    How the Front Airbags Work

    Honda CR-V. 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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