Honda CR-V: About Your Seat Belts / Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Safe Driving / Seat Belts / About Your Seat Belts / Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

Honda CR-V. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

Seat Belt Reminder

The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind the driver or a front passenger or both to fasten their seat belts...

Fastening a Seat Belt

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat: Pull the seat belt out slowly. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Emergency Engine Stop

Models with smart entry system The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the following operations: Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: When the System can be Used

The system can be used when the following conditions are met. The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and your vehicle is in the center of the lane. The vehicle speed is between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h)...