How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works; Airbag Service; Additional Safety Precautions - Honda RSX 2005 Owner's Manual

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How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
U.S. Canada
This indicator
alerts you that the
passenger's side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should come
on briefly and go out (see page
If it doesn't light, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.

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:
not
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
52 ). tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by your dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
Take your vehicle to an
problem.
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Additional Information About Your Airbags

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 cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting
your dealer.
or covering front seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags from
inflating during a side impact.
Together, airbags and
Tampering could cause
Improperly replacing
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