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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in both seating
positions. The seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.
This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the seat belts are latched or
unlatched, and how much weight is
on the passenger’s seat (see page).
The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel and a beeper to
remind you and your passenger to
f asten your seat belts.
This system monitors the seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore your seat
belt is f astened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will f lash. If
your seat belt is not f astened bef ore the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop f lashing but remain on.
If a passenger does not f asten their
seat belt, the indicator will come on
about 6 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
If eitherthedriverorpassengerdoes
not f asten their seat belt, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals.
When no one is sitting in the
passenger’s seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator
should not come on and the beeper
should not sound.
If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no
passenger and no items on the
passenger’s seat, something may be
interf ering with the monitoring
system. Look f or and remove:
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back.
Any objects hanging on the seat.
Any items under the passenger’s
seat.
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Seat Belt System Components
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A irbag System Components
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(1)(2)
(3) (7)
(8)
(6)
(4)
(5) (4)
(6) (9)
(1) Driver’s Front Airbag
(2) Passenger’s Front Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) Seat Belt Tensioners
(5) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
(6) Passenger’s Weight Sensors
(7) Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit
(8) Front Impact Sensors
(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
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Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Your airbag system includes: An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
airbag has been turned of f (see
page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the passenger’s seat. If
the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg)
or less (the weight of an inf ant or
small child), the passenger’s
airbag will be turned off (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the passenger’s
airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
(see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
f rom the airbag. If the seat is too
far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less f orce (see page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact.
Automatic seat belt tensioners
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If there is a problem with the sensor,
the SRS indicator will come on, and
the airbag will inf late in the normal
manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.
Your airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
caused injuries to short drivers and
children who ride in the passenger’s
seat.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
Failure to f ollow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them f rom working properly. Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any objects or metal items
under the seats.
The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce, regardless of
the severity of the impact.
Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.
The passenger’s advanced airbag
system has weight sensors under the
seat. Although Honda does not
encourage carrying a child in the
passenger’s seat, if the sensors
detect the weight of an inf ant or
small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29
kg), the system will automatically
turn the passenger’s airbag of f .
Advanced Airbags
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POSITION
SENSORPASSENGER’S
SEAT WEIGHT
SENSOR
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on brief ly then goes of f . This
tells you the system is working
properly.
If the indicator 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 does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
When the airbag is turned of f , a
‘‘passenger airbag of f ’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).
If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoff whileyoudrive.
If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the seat, the airbag
will be of f . However, the passenger
airbag of f indicator will not come on.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced airbag system will work
properly, The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbags
or seat belt tensioners.
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do not do anyt hing t hat
would increase or decrease t he weight on the passenger’s seat, suchas hanging heavy objects on the seat.
How the SRS Indicator
Works
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can cause the
indicator to come on.
If no weight is detected in the
passenger’s seat, the airbag will be
automatically shut off. However, the
indicator will not come on.
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s airbag has been shut of f
because weight sensors detect about
65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of
an inf ant or small child) on the
passenger’s seat. It does
there is a problem with the airbag.
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U. S. Canada
Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
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The passenger airbag of f indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutof f threshold.If the indicator comes on with no
passenger and no objects on the
passenger seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be
interf ering with the weight sensors.
Look f or and remove:
Any items under the passenger’s
seat.
Any objects hanging on the seat.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back.
If no obstructions are f ound, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
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:
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in f ront, move the seat as f ar
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
An airbag ever inf lates.
Airbag Service
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Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. This could make the driver’s seat
position sensor or the passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective. If it is
necessary to remove or modif y a
seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, f irst contact
Honda Automobile Customer
Service at (800) 999-1009.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the passenger’s
weight sensors, the seat belt
tensioners, and all seat belts worn
during the crash to make sure
they are operating properly.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem. Do not at t empt t o deact ivat e your airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or anyreason. Do not remove or modif y a seat
wit hout consult ing your dealer.
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