Honda Civic Owners Manual: Driving

In Case of Emergency

Automatic collision notification If your vehicle's airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, your vehicle automatically will attempt to connect to the HondaL ...

Before Driving

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. 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. The total time for inf ...