Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 31

Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag Service
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
An airbag ever inflates.
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
front airbag inflates the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
Take your vehicle to an
problem.
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags.
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Do not tamper with airbag
Any airbag
components or wiring for any
reason.
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Do not expose the front seat-backs
to liquid.
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag cutoff
system from working properly.
Together, airbags and
Tampering could cause
If water or another liquid
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting a
Improperly
Honda dealer.
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
side impact.