2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 22

Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 22 ). In models with side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 24 ). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 19 ). Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, or side impact in models with side airbags. In models with side airbags, sensors that can detect whether a small person or child is in the passenger's side airbag path and automatically turn the airbag off (see page 25 ). A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 25 ). In models with side airbags, an indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 26 ). Emergency backup power in case your vehicle's electrical system is disconnected in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 21