Additional Information About Your Airbags; Airbag System Components - Honda 2005 Civic Owner's Manual

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Airbag System Components

Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked ''SRS
AIRBAG'' (see page
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In models with side airbags, one
for the driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ''SIDE
AIRBAG'' (see page 24
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page 19
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
or side impact in models with side
airbags.
In models with side airbags,
sensors that can detect whether a
small person or child is in the
passenger's side airbag path and
).
automatically turn the airbag off
(see page
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
). airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the
). ignition is ON (II).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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In models with side airbags, an
indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you that the passenger's
side airbag has been turned off
(see page 26 ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
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