System Service - Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual

How the SRS
S R S
Indicator Light Works
The purpose of the SRS light on
your instrument panel is to alert
you to a potential problem with
your supplemental restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on
when you turn the ignition
ON (II).
The light stays on after the
engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes
while you are driving.
If you see any of these
indications, the airbag may not
work when needed in an accident.
Take the car to your dealer
promptly for diagnosis and service.

System Service

Your supplemental restraint
system is virtually maintenance-
free. The only scheduled
maintenance is an inspection of
the system by the dealer when the
car is ten years old. For your
convenience, the car's production
date is on a label on the driver's
doorjamb.
If either of the following happens,
you must have an authorized Honda
dealer service the system. There
are no parts you can safely service.
If your airbags ever inflate, the
airbags and control unit must
be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbags
yourself. This must be done by
a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts
you to a problem, have the
supplemental restraint system
inspected as soon as possible.
If you ignore this indication,
the airbags might not inflate
when you need them.
System Service Precautions
Do not modify your steering
wheel or any other part of the
supplemental restraint system.
Modifications could make the
system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system's
components or wiring. This could
cause the airbags to inflate
inadvertently, possibly injuring
someone very seriously.
Driver and Passenger Safety
continued