2004 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 31

Additional Information About Your Airbags 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 Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting a Honda dealer. Improperly seat belts provide the best protection. Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause replacing or covering front seatback covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 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 light alerts you to a problem. Take your vehicle to the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not expose the front seat-backs to liquid. If water or another liquid soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly. an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly. 28 Driver and Passenger Safety