2003 HONDA INSIGHT airbag off

If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection. This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective. If it is necessary to
remove or modif y a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, f irst contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009 in the US, or
Honda Customer Relations at 1-
888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Do not expose t he f ront passenger’s
seat -back t o liquid.
Do not t amper wit h airbag component s or wiring f or anyreason.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags. Do not remove or modif y a f ront
seat wit hout consult ing yourdealer.Additional Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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If equipped
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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2:
Control L ocations
60
(P.72)
(P.72,75)
EX model with navigation system is shown. HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ECON BUTTON DOOR LOCK TAB
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 35)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.62)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.147)
(P.127)
(P.133)
(P.133)
(P.149) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(P. 151 )
USB ADAPTER CABLE
PADDLE SHIFTERS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P.125)
(P.168 )
(P. 162 )
(P. 271 )
(P.197, 205)
(P.276)
(P.248)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR/HATCH OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.63) (P.66)
: If equipped (P.62)(P.64)(P.65)
(P.68)
(P.68)
(P.
69)
(P.64)
(P.69)
HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.70)
(P.66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.69)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR
12
VOLT BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.70)
ECON MODE INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.70)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65,
293)
(P.65, 293)
(P.66,281,283) (P.63,
366)
(P.62,
365)
(P.63,364)
(P.62, 363)

This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut of f . You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned of f the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system. If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill
start assist will not be working.
Without hill start assist, the vehicle
will roll downhill immediately when
you release the brake on an incline.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ or ‘‘CHECK HILL START
ASSIST SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA or hill start assist system.
Take your vehicle to a dealer to
have it checked. Without VSA,
your vehicle still has normal
driving ability, but will not have
VSA traction and stability
enhancement. See page f or
more inf ormation on the VSA
system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
It flashes when VSA is active
(see page ).
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293
293 293
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

CONT INUED
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Keys .129
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 351
.......................................
Jack, Tire .350
................................
Jump Starting .358
Indicators, Messages (MID)
.....................................
Lights On .69
......................................
Low Fuel .70
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Low Oil Pressure . 62,363
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Low Temperature (Coolant) . 67
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .66, 289
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 365
..........................
Security System .70
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .65
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Seat Belt .21, 62
.........................................
SRS .34, 64
.........................
System Message .70
...........................
TPMS .66, 289, 290
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .69
12 Volt Battery Charging ..............................
System .63, 364
........................................
VSA Off .65
.................................
VSA System .65
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
...........................
Lower Anchors .47
...........................
Tether Anchors .51 .....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 338
...................................
Pressures .339
........................
Inf ormation Display .72
.................................
Inside Mirror .147
.............................
Inspection, Tire .339
............................
Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
...............................
Interior Lights .159
........................................
Introduction .i
...............................................
iPod
. 195
.......................
Label, Certif ication .378
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,22 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .321
.......................................
Indicator .69
.......................................
Parking .120
..........................
Turn Signal .69, 120
....................................
Load Limits .257
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 131
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 131
............................
Fuel Fill Door .245
..........................................
Hatch .139
...............................
Power Door .133
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Low Coolant Level .250
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .70
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Lower Anchors .47
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,363
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 380
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