Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 125

Accessories and Modifications
Modifying Your Vehicle
Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Honda (aftermarket) components
could seriously affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, and reliability.
Some examples are:
Lowering your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
Aftermarket wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
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Before Driving
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Do not modify your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modifications could make the
system ineffective. See the safety
precautions on page .
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If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your Honda dealer.
Additional Safety Precaution
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting a
Improperly
Honda dealer.
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
collision.