Honda 1997 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 113

ABS Indicator
ABS INDICATOR*
* U.S. indicator shown
The ABS is self-checking. It also
checks itself whenever you use the
brakes.
If anything goes wrong, the ABS
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on (see page 35). This means
the anti-lock function of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system
without anti-lock, providing normal
stopping ability. You should have the
dealer inspect your vehicle as soon
as possible if this light stays on after
you start the engine, or comes on
while driving.
The Braking System
Driving