The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags. In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
extra tension in the seat belt could
be helpf ul.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in position.
The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the f ront airbags to
deploy.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as f ar as
needed.
do not deploy
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
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If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.
This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective. If it is necessary to
remove or modif y a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, f irst contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Do not expose the f ront passenger’s
seat-back to liquid.
Do not remove or modif y a f ront
seat without consulting yourdealer.
Do not t amper wit h airbag component s or wiring f or anyreason.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.Additional Saf ety Precautions
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