Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Civic's anti-lock braking system (ABS) standard equipment on the 1.5L with sunroof and 1.7L models, uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lock-up. This helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard. Front and rear crush zones The front and rear crush zones provides driver and passenger protection in moderate-to-severe full-frontal and offset-frontal impacts. Dual Side-Impact Door Beams The dual side-impact door beams help provide protection in a side impact. |
Safety has always been an important part of Civic's design. The entire body serves as a tough, reinforced safety cage, which helped the Civic earn the top crash-test rating five stars in NHTSA's (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) frontal impact test.* NHTSA crash test conducted in March 2001. And Civic's excellent visibility and dynamic performance can help you stay safe by allowing you to brake or steer away from trouble. The dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) standard equipment on the 1.5L with sunroof and the 1.7L models can deploy at one of two rates, based on the severity of impact and seat belt use.
3 Point Seat Belts:
Front and rear 3-point seat belts ride across the lap and chest and help restrain occupants during sudden stops or impact.
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