2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 46

Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 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. Some models are equipped with side airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the front seat-backs, and both are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG.'' To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS indicator light is to alert you to a potential problem with your front airbags. On cars with side airbags, this light will also alert you to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (page 43 ); or your side airbags or passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system (page 48 ). When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 47