Honda Accord: How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Driver and Passenger Safety / Additional Information About Your Airbags / How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

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.
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and then go off. If it doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.
How the SRS Indicator Works
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbag
system components.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes ...
How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the f ...
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (Open)
1 Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data Jink connector (DIG) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (ll).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicl ...
Circuit Diagram
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