Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 30

How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
(On models equipped)
This indicator alerts you
that the passenger's side
airbag has been automatically shut
off. It does mean there is a
not
problem with your side airbags.
To reduce the risk of injury from an
inflating side airbag, your vehicle has
an automatic cutoff system for the
passenger's side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in front, this system
is designed to shut off the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and
the child's head is in the side airbag
deployment path.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
If a short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the side airbag
deployment path, the system may
also shut off the side airbag.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
briefly and go out. If it doesn't light,
stays on, or comes on while driving
without a passenger in the front seat,
have the system checked.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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