2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 47

Additional Information About Your Airbags If the light 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 light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON (II). If the light stays on after the engine starts. If the light comes on or flashes on and off while you drive. If you see any of these indications, your front or side airbags may not deploy, your passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system may not work properly, or your seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Light Works This light alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off. To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating 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 front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child's head is in the side airbag deployment path. Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags, cutoff system, or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem. 48 Driver and Passenger Safety