2004 HONDA ACCORD light

Only on models equipped with sideairbags
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,
This includes:
A rear passenger pushing or
pulling on the back of the
passenger’s seat.
Moving the f ront seat f orcibly
back against cargo on the seat or
f loor behind it.
Hanging heavy items on the f ront
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
Make sure the rear f loor mat is
hooked to the f loor mat anchor. If
not, the f loor mat will prevent the
seat operation and the sensors
may not work properly. Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
The passenger’s side airbag has a
cutof f system designed to turn of f
the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s
head is in the airbag’s deployment
path (see page ).
If the side airbag of f indicator light
comes on, have the passenger sit
upright. Once the passenger is out of
the deployment path of the side
airbag, the system will turn the
airbag back on and the light will go
out.
A f ront seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutof f
system f rom working properly.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How Your Side A irbags Work
do not do anyt hing
t hat would increase or decrease t he weight on t he f ront passenger’s seat .
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The SRS indicator light
alerts you to a potential
problem with your f ront airbags, side
airbags, side curtain airbags, f ront
seat belt tensioners, or the driver’s
seat position sensor and the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors (see
pages and ).
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid deceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle. If the
impact is on the passenger’s side, the
passenger’s side curtain airbag will
inflate even if there are no occupants
on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection f rom the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Your vehicle is equipped with side
curtain airbags. These airbags are
stored in the f ront, center, and rear
pillars on both sides. The f ront and
rear pillars on both sides are marked
‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.’’ On models with side airbags, this
indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your side
airbags, the passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system (see page
), or the side curtain airbags.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
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How Your Side Curtain A irbags
Work How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety28
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
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If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
If the light comes on or f lashes on
andoff whileyoudrive. This light alerts you that
the passenger’s side airbag
has been automatically shut off. It
does mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.
To reduce the risk of injury f rom an
inf lating side airbag, your vehicle has
an automatic cutoff system for the
passenger’s side airbag.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and the seat belt
tensioners may not work properly
when you need them.
(On models equipped)
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How the Side Airbag Of f
Indicator L ight Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your car checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
possible problem.
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Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in f ront, this system
is designed to shut of f the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and
the child’s head is in the side airbag
deployment path.When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
brief ly and go out (see page ). If it
doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on
while driving without a passenger in
the front seat, have the system
checked.
If a short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the side airbag
deployment path, the system may
also shut of f the side airbag.
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This light alerts you that the
passenger’s f ront airbag has been
shut of f . It does not mean there is a
problem with the airbag.To reduce the chance of airbag-
caused injuries, the system shuts of f
the passenger’s f ront airbag when
the total weight on the f ront
passenger’s seat is about 65 lbs
(30 kg) or less.
If no one is riding in the f ront
passenger’s seat, the airbag will be
automatically shut off, but the
indicator light will not come on.
However, if the light comes on with
no passenger in the f ront, or with an
adult in the seat, there may be a
problem with the advanced airbag
system. Have the vehicle checked by
the dealer as soon as possible.
The Passenger Airbag Of f indicator
may also come on and of f repeatedly
if total weight on the seat is near the
airbag cutof f threshold (65 lbs or 30
kg).If this happens, have the passenger
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. If the passenger must ride in
front, move the seat as far to the
rear as possible, have the passenger
sit upright and wear the seat belt
properly.
This indicator may come on and of f
repeatedly if objects are placed on
the front passenger’s seat, or if the
interior temperature of the vehicle
changes suddenly when a door is
opened.
See page f or more inf ormation
about the passenger’s advanced
f ront airbag.
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Indicator L ight Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety31
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
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Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to
an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly. Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Airbag ServiceAn airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s yout o a problem. If your vehicle has a moderat e t o
severe impact .
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Lights . 62
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Gauges . 68
Odometer/Outside ...........
Temperature Indicator . 68
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Odometer . 68
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Trip Meter . 69 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
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Fuel Gauge . 70
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 70
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 72
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Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks . 79
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Keys . 79
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Immobilizer System . 81
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Ignition Switch . 82
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Door Locks . 83
Setting the Childproof Door
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Locks . 85
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Remote Transmitter . 85
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Trunk . 89
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 90
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Seat Heaters . 91 ...................................................
Seat . 92
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Power Seat Adjustments . 92
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 92
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Front Seat Adjustments . 93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 94
Driver’s Seat Power Height ..............................
Adjustment . 94
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Head Restraints . 94
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Folding Rear Seat . 95
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Mirrors . 98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
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Power Windows . 99
Power Window Control .............................
Operations . 101
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Moonroof . 102
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Parking Brake . 103
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Sun Visor . 104
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Vanity Mirror . 104
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Interior Lights . 105
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Interior Convenience Item . 106
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Beverage Holders . 107
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Accessory Power Sockets . 107
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Console Compartment . 107
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Sunglasses Holder . 108
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Glove Box . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
PARKING BRAKE
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
MOONROOF CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.110)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.62, 68)
(P.102)
(P.98)
(P.83)
(P.99)
(P.89/165) (P.166)
(P.103) (P.107)(P.119)
(P.76)
(P.153)
(P.155)
(P.122,130,140,145)
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