HONDA 2004 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 25)

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.’’
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inflate the
driver’s and front passenger’s front
airbags, at the time and with the
force needed.
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page
).
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
).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
an indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
side airbag has been turned off
(see page
).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
page
).
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On models equipped with side airbags,
On models equipped with side airbags,
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work
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