2004 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 33

Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works On models equipped This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags. To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger's side airbag. Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in 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. If a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into deployment path, the system may also shut off the side airbag. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out. If it doesn't light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. If a front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem. Take your vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly. 28 Driver and Passenger Safety