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

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Additional Information About Your Airbags
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
In models with side airbags
This indicator alerts you
that the passenger's side
airbag has been automatically shut
off. It does not 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 off (see page
If it doesn't come on, stays on, or
comes on while driving without a
passenger in the front seat, have the
system checked.
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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
54 ). 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 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 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. Tampering could cause
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.
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
If water or another liquid
Improperly replacing