The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s advanced airbag system has weight sensors.
We advise against allowing a child under the age of 12 to ride in the front passenger’s seat.
However, if you do allow a child under 12 to ride in the front passenger’s seat, note that the system will automatically turn off the front passenger’s airbag if the sensors detect that the child is approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less.
Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the driver’s seating position.
For the advanced airbags to work properly:
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts
retract
easily.
If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the pro ...