Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s
seats.
Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in ...