The light is on because there is a problem with the SRS (air bag system). Have this repaired by a professional and they will turn the light off.
Honda dealer.
You must push key and turn.
To turn off a 2002 Honda Civic engine light it needs to be reset. Resetting the light can be done by either disconnecting the battery or removing the ECU fuse.
Push and hold the odometer reset button and then turn the ignition switch to the on position but do not start the engine. After around 5 seconds the light will reset.
Check the airbag ring wiring behind the airbag. does it turn on when you turn the wheel?
The Honda Civic 2003 actually(unlike popular thought) does indeed have a reset. Place your key in the ignition and hold down the toggle switch before turning your vehicle to the 'ON' position (without the motor running). Turn the key to the 'ON' position and continue holding down the toggle switch for about 10 seconds. This should reset your airbag light!
reset switch by Honda or acura part number 07paz-oo10100
Here is a link that walks you through turning off the maintenance required light step by step, I'm totally not car knowledgeable and did it on my on in two minutes! http://www.wikihow.com/Turn-off-the-%22Maint-Req%22-Light-on-a-2001-Honda-Civic
Your Honda Civic VTEC Turbo may fail to turn on due to wear on your Turbo.
You can turn on the passenger airbags in a 2014 Honda Civic EX by switching on the fuse under the hood.
Check engine codes on Honda vehicles such as a 1992 Honda Civic have to be manually reset. To do so, remove the ECU fuse located inside the engine bay.
Each dashboard light on a Honda Civic reflects a different component on the car. There is a check engine light, brake light, battery light, oil light, and several other that each relate to an engines system. When these lights turn on it mean that either a repair or maintenance is needed on the vehicle.