2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 56

Indicator Lights U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: 1. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page 329 . Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This light will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags or passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system. For complete information, see page 47 . Side Airbag Cut-off Indicator Only on models equipped with side airbags U.S. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Only on models equipped with ABS (see page 220 ) This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. For complete information, see page 48 . This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If this light comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no antilock. For complete information, see page 221 . Instruments and Controls 57