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²and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
² Safety belt pretensioners
The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits
and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the
passenger airbag deactivation switch, the system wiring, the airbag
system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag
ignitors).
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster and the
passenger airbag deactivate switch or a tone to indicate the condition of
the system. Refer to the Airbag readinesssection in the
Instrumentation chapter orPassenger airbag deactivate switch
section in this chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not
required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
² The readiness lights will either
flash or stay lit.
² The readiness lights will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
² A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced
at your authorized Mazda dealership immediately.
WARNING: Unless serviced, the system may not function
properly in the event of a collision.
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including safety
belt pretensioners)
For disposal of safety belt pretensioners, airbags, or airbag equipped
vehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership or qualified technician.
Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Passenger airbag ON/OFF switchWARNING: An airbag ON/OFF
switch has been installed in
this vehicle. Before driving,
always look at the face of the
switch to be sure the switch is
in the proper position in
accordance with these
instructions and warnings.
Failure to put the switch in a
proper position can increase
the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.
Turning the passenger airbag off
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to OFF position and hold
in OFF position while removing
the key.
3. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the
OFF light illuminates briefly,
momentarily shuts off and then
turns back on. This indicates that the passenger airbag is
deactivated. Do not use a second key to turn off the passenger
airbag, as the lock position might be changed without your knowing.
ON OFF
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON OFF
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG
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WARNING: If the light is illuminated when the passenger
airbag ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the ignition
switch is ON, have the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch serviced
at your authorized Mazda dealership immediately.
The passenger side airbag should always be ON (the airbag OFF light
should notbe illuminated) except for certain vulnerable persons. See
guidance on following pages.
WARNING: The safety belts for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to
function together with the airbags in certain types of crashes.
When you turn OFF your airbag, you not only lose the
protection of the airbag, you also may reduce the effectiveness
of your safety belt system, which was designed to work with the
airbag. Most vehicles with full back seats do not have cut-off
switches, but NHTSA and Transport Canada will allow a cut-off
switch to be installed on request for a certain category of
persons who must ride up front and there is a concern about
riding there. Please see the guidance below.
WARNING: Always use safety belts and child restraints
properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be
transported in front, the passenger airbag mustbe turned OFF.
This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the
inflating airbag and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when
the airbag inflates is substantial.
The vast majority of drivers and passengers over the age of 12 years are
much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the
risk of life threatening injuries, airbags must open with great force, and
this force can pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations,
particularly when a front seat occupant is not properly buckled up. The
most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary airbag injuries
without reducing the overall safety of the vehicle is to make sure all
occupants are properly restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front
seat. This provides the protection of safety belts and permits the airbags
to provide the additional protection they were designed to provide. If
you choose to deactivate your airbag, you are losing the very significant
risk reducing benefits of the airbag and you are also reducing the
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