2009 HONDA CIVIC airbag off

This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s f ront 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 f ront passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
with the airbag.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them. This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on f or several seconds
andthengooff (seepage ).If it
doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.60How the Passenger Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
How the Side
Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
not mean
not
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Canada
U.S.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
U.S. CanadaIgnoring 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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This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s f ront 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 f ront passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
with the airbag.
If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them. This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on f or several seconds
andthengooff (seepage ).If it
doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.60How the Passenger Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
How the Side
Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
not mean
not
30
Canada
U.S.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
U.S. CanadaIgnoring 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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Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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:
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Be aware that objects placed on the
f ront seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the f ront
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut of f . However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag of f indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutof f threshold.
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. If the indicator comes on with no
f ront seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interf ering
with the weight sensors. Look f or
and remove:
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.
Any items under the f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
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.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a problem.
An airbag ever inf lates.
Airbag Service
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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.
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:
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Be aware that objects placed on the
f ront seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the f ront
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut of f . However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag of f indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutof f threshold.
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. If the indicator comes on with no
f ront seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interf ering
with the weight sensors. Look f or
and remove:
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.
Any items under the f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
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.
CONT INUED
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a problem.
An airbag ever inf lates.
Airbag Service
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
57
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
DAYTIMERUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.61) (P.61)
(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.61)(P.59)
(P.65, 291)
(P.65, 350)
(P.65, 349)
(P.65, 349) (P.64) (P.62)
(P.62)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.61)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.65, 349)
(P.65, 349) (P.65, 291)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65, 350) (P.64)
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds 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 off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
1:2:3:4: Si model
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.279)
(P.250) (P.208)(P.105)
(P.76)
(P.76) (P.30)
(P.72)
(P.203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
BLUETOOH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.213) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
1 2
2
4 2
4 3
2
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