Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON .
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.
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
Housing Locations
The side airbags are housed in the outside
edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seatbacks.
Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
Operation
When ...