How The Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Works; Airbag Service - Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual

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Additional Information About Your Airbags
How the Side Airbag Cutoff
Indicator Works
Standard on EX models
Canada
U.S.
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 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
not
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
front airbag inflates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
55 ). any airbag by yourself. This must
be done by a dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem.
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Any airbag
Take your vehicle to an