Safe and Secured in a 2006 Honda Accord
When shopping for a new car there are so many things to
consider, including the features, accessories, upgrades, and
don't forget about all the financing options. But no matter how
extravagant these features may seem, they are only distracting
you from what should be your main concern and first priority
when car shopping - safety. Even though every new vehicle must
meet the minimum federal safety standards, it is obvious that
some cars have been manufactured with your family's safety in
mind. Some manufacturers not only attempt to meet the minimum
safety standards, but strive to stretch the limits. This is
extremely noticeable in the 2006
Honda Accord as it emphasizes safety with its first-rated
seatbelts and top-quality airbags.
Seat Belts
Nothing is provides more safety then seat belts. They are the
primary protection in every vehicle. The 3-point seat belt with
pretensioners is as standard in the 2006 Honda Accord. Each seat
belt rides across the lap and chest to help restrain passengers
during sudden stops or impacts, and provides superior
protection. The features that make this seat belt so unique are
the automatic tensioning system and the load limiters. The
automatic tensioning system causes the seat belt to instantly
tighten upon impact to restrain any forward movement from the
passenger's body. The load limiters work together with the
tensioning system by allowing the seat belts to loosen just
enough to relieve the passenger's body of the sudden force while
still controlling the overall restraint. Additionally, the 2006
Honda Accord includes adjustable seat belt anchors that adjust
perfectly to the passenger's height, optimizing their comfort
and safety.
Airbags
Today airbags are mandatory in all new cars and are designed to
act as a supplement to seat belts. When airbags and seat belts
are used together, there is a significantly higher reduction in
serious head injuries when compared to people using seat belts
alone. The 2006 Honda Accord is manufactured with top-quality
airbags that offer outstanding protection.
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS).
In the event of a collision, sensors will detect the front
impact and cause the dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags to
inflate and deflate in a fraction of a second. Depending on the
level of impact, the airbags will inflate at various speeds;
high impacts cause rapid deployments and low impacts cause slow
deployments. The speed of inflation also accounts for whether or
not the passenger is wearing a seat belt. All these features
help prevent serious head and chest injuries.
Side Curtain Airbags.
The side curtain airbag in the 2006 Honda Accord increases
protection during side collisions. The airbag is positioned
along the side of the headliner, providing a layer of protection
between the passenger's upper body and the car door. In the
event of an impact to the side of the car, five sensors will
cause the airbags to quickly inflate, providing further
protection for all outer passengers.
Front Side Airbags with passenger-side occupant position
detection system (OPDS).
In the event of a side impact, sensors will cause side airbags
to immediately inflate. The OPDS uses a total of seven sensors
in the front passenger's seatback to detect the height and
seating position of the passenger. If a child or small-statured
adult is leaning forward into the path of the side airbag, the
sensors will deactivate the airbag. The driver will immediately
be notified by a warning light. Similarly, the warning light
will turn off as soon as the passenger sits back in the upright
position.
The 2006 Honda Accord continues its tradition of being among the
best cars on the market. If safety is your first priority a 2006
Honda Accord is the right car for you. It will give you all
the safety measures and precautions to keep you safe.
1The information for this article has been obtained
from the following website: http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_ove
rview.asp?ModelName=Accord+Sedan.
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Honda Accord, please feel free to contact SAM'S CLUB Auto
today.