HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

This light alerts you that
the passenger’s side airbag
has been automatically shut off. 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.
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 small-statured adult leans
sideways, or larger adult slouches
and leans sideways into the
deployment path of the side airbag,
the system may also shut of f the side
airbag.
To reduce the risk of injury f rom an
inf lating side airbag, your car has an
automatic cutoff system for the
passenger’s side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in the 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.
It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags. It means that
thesideairbagcutoff systemhas
activated to prevent the side airbag
f rom deploying.
If the passenger airbag cutof f
indicator light comes on, you should
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. 64
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How the Passenger Airbag Cutof f
Indicator L ight Works
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Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your
airbags.
If rain or spilled water
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
f rom working properly. Improperly
replacing or covering f ront seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags f rom inf lating during a
collision.
Any
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the seat belt
tensioners, control unit and other
related parts. Do not try to remove
or replace any airbag by yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them.
Your f ront airbag system and side
airbag system (if equipped) are
virtually maintenance-f ree, and there
are no parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your car
serviced if :
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Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or any
reason.
Do not expose t he f ront seat -backsto water. Do not cover or replace f ront seat -
back covers wit hout consult ing aHonda dealer.
Your airbags ever inf late.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s yout o a problem.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety55
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety56
RADIATOR CAP SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD
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On models without side airbagsOn models with side airbags
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety57
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
MOONROOF MIRRORCONTROLSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
A/T model is shown. POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 98)
(P. 99)(P. 110)
(P. 152)
(P. 158)
(P. 157)
(P. 96)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 151)
(P. 84)
TRUNK RELEASE(P. 88) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 118, 130)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.123,135)
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ÎÎCONT INUED
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the
text.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator f or the HX is shown on page 179 .
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.:HX,LX,EX,Canada:LX,Si
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(P. 64) (P. 67)IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 65)
(P. 65)
(P. 66)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P. 67)
(P. 66)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 66)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 66) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P. 174) LOW FUEL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR
(P. 64, 273)
(P. 64, 272) (P. 274) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
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Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Canada: DX
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P. 67)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 66)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 64) (P. 67) (P. 65)(P. 66)
WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 66)
(P. 64)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 66)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 65)
(P. 64, 272) (P. 64, 273) (P. 274) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
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Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.: DX
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(P. 64)SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 67)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 64)MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P. 67)(P. 65)
(P. 64)
(P. 66)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 66) LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 66)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 64, 272)
(P. 64, 273)
(P. 274) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
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