HONDA 2003 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 57)

Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page for further information
and precautions relating to your
airbags.
If rain or spilled water
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
from working properly.
Improperly
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
collision.
Any
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the seat belt
tensioners, control unit and other
related parts. Do not try to remove
or replace any airbag by yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.
Your front airbag system and side
airbag system (if equipped) are
virtually maintenance-free, and there
are no parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your car
serviced if:
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Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring f or any
reason.
Do not expose the f ront seat-backs
to water.
Do not cover or replace f ront seat-
back covers without consulting a
Honda dealer.
Your airbags ever inf late.
The SRS indicator light alerts you
to a problem.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety 54
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