2022 HONDA CIVIC airbag off

uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving■When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s airbag ha s been turned off.
This occurs if the seat is empty or when the
weight sensors determine that a small child or
infant is on the passenger seat.
Children age 12 or under should always ri de properly restrained in a back seat.
2Child Safety P. 71
If the indicator is on, in the event of a crash the passenger’s airbag will not deploy.
The passenger’s knee airbag will not deploy, either.
■Passenger Airbag Off Indicator1 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm
that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objec ts are in the seat back
pocket.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.•There is no child seat or other object pressing
against the rear of the seat or seat back.
•There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on
the back of the front passenger’s seat.
•There are no objects placed under or beside the
front passenger’s seat . Improperly positioned
objects can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
•The floor mat behind the front passenger’s seat is
set in the correct position evenly on the floor. An
improperly placed mat can interfere with the
advanced airbag sensors.
•The head restraint is not contacting the roof.
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
go off periodically if the tota l weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold. For a small adult,
depending on physique and posture, the system may
not recognize him/her as an adult and thus deactivate
the passenger’s airbag.
If this occurs, please confirm that the conditions set
forth in the above bullet points on the previous page
are met.
If the above conditions are met and the indicator is
still on, then with the transmission in
( P, set the
power mode to OFF and back to ON.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible if:
•All of the above conditions are met, and the
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the
front passenger seat.
•The seat is empty and the indicator is off.
Do not allow an adult passe nger to ride in the front
seat when the indicator is on.

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
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Safe DrivingIf a child has exceeded the weight and heig ht limitations of a rearward-facing child
seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child
seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child
seat.
■Forward-facing child seat placement
We strongly recommend placing a forward-
facing child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
■Protecting Smaller Children1 Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about th e laws and regulations
regarding child seat use wh ere you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
3WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.

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uuSeats uRear Seats
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Controls
Rear Seats
1. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
2. Fold the seat-back down.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s
*) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 84
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 68
Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Release
Lever*
Release Lever
* Not available on all models

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uuSeats uMaintain a Proper Sitting Position
Controls
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their s eats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safe ly parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of posi tion in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 447
Operation ................................................ 448
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 560
Accessories and Modifications ................. 636
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 214
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 494
Adding the Coolant .................................. 605
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 605
Engine Oil ................................................ 598
Washer .................................................... 609
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 598
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 206
Clock ....................................................... 154
Front Head Restraints............................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 198
Mirrors .................................................... 196
Rear Seats................................................ 201
Sound.............................................. 238, 280
Steering Wheel ........................................ 195
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 461 Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 222
Changing the Mode ........................ 222, 223
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 224
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 630
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 223
Sensor ..................................................... 227
Synchronization Mode............................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
Air Pressure ............................... 618, 677, 679
Airbags ........................................................ 51
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 57
After a Collision ........................................ 54
Airbag Care............................................... 70
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Indicator.............................................. 67, 95
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 68
Sensors ..................................................... 51
Side Airbags .............................................. 62
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 65
AM/FM Radio .................................... 240, 286
Android Auto ................................... 258, 326
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 560
Indicator.................................................... 95
Apple CarPlay ................................... 254, 319
Armrest ..................................................... 206
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 234 Audio System
........................... 230, 237, 262
Adjusting the Sound ....................... 238, 280
Android Auto.................................. 258, 326
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 264
Display Setup .................................. 239, 281
Error Messages ....................................... 332
General Information................................ 334
Home Screen .......................................... 269
How to Update ....................................... 275
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 278
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 279
iPod ................................................ 242, 301
Limitations for Manual Operation ............................. 282, 391, 411
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 245, 304
Reactivating ............................................ 233
Recommended Devices ........................... 335
Remote Controls ..................................... 234
Security Code ......................................... 233
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 282
Start Up .................................................. 263
Status Area ............................................. 274
System Updates ...................................... 275
System Updates Settings ......................... 276
Theft Protection ...................................... 233
USB Flash Drives...................................... 335
USB Port(s) .............................................. 231
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 267
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 264
Authorized Manuals ................................ 688
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 169

696
Index
Parking Sensor System.............................. 564
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 68
Passing Indicators ..................................... 183
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 248, 307
Power Windows ........................................ 176
Precautions While Driving Rain ......................................................... 441
Pregnant Women ....................................... 49
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 641
R
Radio (FM/AM).................................. 240, 286
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 290
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 241, 288
Range ................................................ 116, 141
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 241, 288
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 683
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 192
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 221
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 201
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 196
Refueling ........................................... 428, 575
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 110
Gasoline .......................... 575, 673, 676, 678
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Regulations ............................... 467, 620, 681
Remote Transmitter .................................. 163 Replacement
Battery .................................................... 629
Bulbs ....................................................... 610
Fuses ............................................... 664, 666
Tires ................................................ 623, 641
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 615
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 682
Resetting a Trip Meter ..................... 116, 140
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 537
On and Off.............................................. 540S
Safe Driving ................................................ 37
Safety Check ............................................... 41
Safety Labels ............................................... 85
Safety Message ............................................. 4
Safety Support .................................. 122, 148
Seat Belts .................................................... 42
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 48
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 46
Checking................................................... 50
Fastening .................................................. 47
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 78
Pregnant Women ...................................... 49
Reminder .................................................. 44
Warning Indicator ............................... 44, 94
Seat Heaters ...................................... 220, 221 Seats
.......................................................... 198
Adjusting ................................................ 198
Front Seat Heaters .................................. 220
Front Seats.............................................. 198
Rear Seat Heaters.................................... 221
Rear Seats ............................................... 201
Security System ........................................ 173
Security System Alarm Indicator .............. 101
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 75
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 237
Setting the Clock ...................................... 154
Settings ..................................................... 126
Shift Lever .................................. 26, 443, 445
Releasing ................................................ 655
Won’t Move ........................................... 655
Shift Position Indicator .............. 93, 444, 446
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 443, 445
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 48
Side Airbags ............................................... 62
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 65
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 252
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 290
Smart Shortcuts ........................................ 314
Snow Tires ................................................ 625
Spare Tire ................................. 641, 677, 679
Spark Plugs ....................................... 676, 678
Specifications ........................................... 676
Specified Fuel ........................... 575, 676, 678
Speed/Distance Units ....................... 125, 150
Speedometer ............................................ 109
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 54