Seats with Side Airbags

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Seats with side airbags have a "SIDE AIRBAG" label on the seat-back.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Label

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Clean the seats with a damp cloth. Do not soak the seats with liquid. Do not spray steam on the seats.
Do not repair a torn or frayed seat-back cover/pad. Replace the seat-back cover/pad if it is damaged.
After a collision where the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag and the seat frame with new parts. If the seat-back cushion is split, it must be replaced. Refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT
Never put aftermarket accessories on the seats (covers, pads, seat heaters, lights, etc.).