Airbag Service - Honda 2003 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag Service

Your front airbag system and side
airbag system (if equipped) are
virtually maintenance-free, and there
are no parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your car
serviced if:
Your airbags ever inflate.
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the seat belt
tensioners, control unit and other
related parts. 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 light alerts you
Take your car to an
to a problem.
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
Together, airbags and
airbags.
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
Any Tampering could cause
reason.
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Do not expose the front seat-backs
If rain or spilled water
to water.
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
from working properly.
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
collision.
See page 164 for further information
and precautions relating to your
airbags.