sensor MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.Side crash sensor*Inflator and air bag*
Inflators and air bags
Crash sensors and
diagnostic module
(SAS unit)
Inflator and air bag* Side crash sensor*
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 System Description
The supplemental restraint systems
have two basic subsystems:
• The air bag system with inflators
and air bags. •
The electric system with crash
sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the
following locations: the center of the
steering wheel, the passenger-side of
the dashboard, and in the outboard
sides of the
front seatbacks. They are
out of sight until activated.

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J54A2218 How the Air Bags Work
When air bag crash sensors detect a
frontal or side impact of greater than
moderate force, an electrical current is
sent to the inflators. Nitrogen and
argon gases are produced to inflate the
air bags. After the inflation, the air bags quickly deflate.
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The air bags will function only once.
After that, the air bags will not work
again and must be replaced.
Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can
replace the systems.

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the removal and installation of
front seats. It is important to
protect the side air bag wiring and
connections to assure that the
bags do not accidently deploy and
that the seats retain an
undamaged air bag connection.

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WARNING
!
Installation of Front-EndEquipment:Installation of front-end
equipment, such as a frontal
protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull
bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or
winches, is dangerous. The air
bag crash sensor system could be
affected. This could cause air
bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it
could prevent the air bags from
inflating during an accident.
Front occupants could be
seriously injured. Never install
any front-end equipment to your
vehicle.

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WARNING
!
Front Air Bag Storage Areas:Attaching an object to a front air
bag storage area or placing
something in front of it is
dangerous. In an accident, the
object could interfere with front
air bag inflation and injure the
occupants.
Always keep the front air bag
storage areas free of objects.

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WARNING
!
Side Air Bag Storage Areas:Attaching things to the seat in
such a way as to cover the
outboard side of the seat in any
way is dangerous. In an accident
the object could interfere with the
side air bag, which inflates from
the outboard side of the front
seats, impeding the added
protection of the side air bag
system or redirecting the air bag
in a way that is dangerous.
Furthermore, the bag could be
cut open spewing exhaust.
Do not hang net bags, map
pouches or back pads with side(Continued)
straps on the front seats. Always
keep the side air bag storage
areas in your front seats free to
deploy in the event of a side
collision.

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WARNING
!
Using Seat Covers:Using a seat cover on the front
seats could be dangerous. In a
severe side collision, the seat
covers could interfere with the
side air bag inflation and serious
injuries could result. Never use
seat covers on the front seats.
WARNING
!
Damaged Air Bag Sensors:Driving with damaged air bag
sensors is dangerous. A collision,
even one not strong enough to
inflate the air bags, could damage
the sensors. If there was a
subsequent collision, a damaged
sensor would not inflate the air
bags. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the
supplemental restraint systems
after a collision.

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 Constant Monitoring
The following components of the
supplement restraint systems are
monitored by a diagnostic system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensors*
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system’s readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ ON” position and
continues while the vehicle is being driven.
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Supplemental restraint system
warning light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the SRS warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or after the engine is
cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes

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A system malfunction is indicated
when the SRS warning light constantly
flashes, stays on or doesn’t come on at
all. If any of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.

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WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint systems
is dangerous. An air bag could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint systems
and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.

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WARNING
!
Removing Interior Parts:Removing the front seat, front
dashboard, the steering wheel or
parts containing air bag sensors is
dangerous. These parts contain
essential air bag parts. The air
bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

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Protecting Your Mazda
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CAUTION
!
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.
It is harmful to the catalytic
converter. The lead will
accumulate on the oxygen sensor
and the catalyst inside the
converter.
This will result in a malfunction of
the emission control system,
causing poor performance.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates
such as alcohol or ether compounds
are generally referred to as oxygenated
fuels. The common gasoline blend that
can be used with your vehicle is
ethanol blended at no more than 10%.
Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed
under the name “Gasohol”.
CAUTION
!
Your vehicle can only use
oxygenated fuels containing no
more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Damage to your vehicle may occur
when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline
contains any methanol.
Stop using gasohol of any kind if
your vehicle engine is performing
poorly.