SRS MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2016 Owner's Manual

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Limitations to side collision detection:
The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not\
be detected as severe
enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Side impacts involving trees or polesSide impacts with two-wheeled vehicles
Roll-ove
r
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*Some models.
Passenger Occupant Classification System*
First, please read "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions" (page 2-24)
carefully.
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classification sensor as a part of the
supplemental restraint system. This sensor is equipped in the passenger's seat cushion. This
sensor measures the electrostatic capacity of the passenger's seat. The SAS unit is designed
to prevent the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensio\
ner system from
deploying if the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on\
.
To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the passenger ai\
r bag, the system
deactivates the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt\
pretensioner system
when the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on. Refer to the following table
for the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illumination cond\
itions.
This system shuts off the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner syste\
m,
so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on\
according to the
following table.
The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates if the sensors have a possible \
malfunction. If this
happens, the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensione\
r system will not
deploy.
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
This indicator light turns on to remind you that the passenger front and\
side air bags and seat
belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
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If the passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on when
the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the indicator light
turns on or is off under the following conditions:
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by
the passenger occupant classification system Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light Passenger front and
side air bags Passenger seat belt
pretensioner system
Empty (Not occupied) OnDeactivated Deactivated
A child is seated in a child-
restraint system
*1On Deactivated Deactivated
Adult
*2Off Ready Ready
*1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.*2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect \
the person as being a child depending on the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on w\
hen the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passenger air ba\
g deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the passenger seat\

and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work
properly in an accident.
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WARNING
Do not allow an occupant in the passenger's seat to sit with a posture which makes
it difficult for the passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant
correctly:Sitting in the passenger's seat with a posture which makes it difficult for the passenger
occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant correctly is dangerous. If the
passenger occupant classification sensor cannot detect the occupant sitting on the
passenger's seat correctly, the passenger front and side air bags and pretensioner system
may not operate (deploy) or they may operate (deploy) accidentally. The passenger
will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental operation
(deployment) of the air bags could result in serious injury or death.
Under the following conditions, the passenger occupant classification sensor cannot
detect a passenger sitting on the passenger's seat correctly and the deployment/non-
deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart. For example:
 A passenger is seated as shown in the following figur e:
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 Luggage or other items placed under the passenger seat or between the passenger
seat and driver seat that push up the passenger seat bottom. An object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the passenger's seat or between the
passenger's back and the seatback. A seat cover is put on the passenger's seat. Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system. The seat is washed. Liquids are spilled on the seat. The passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items placed
behind it. Luggage or other items are placed between the passenger seat and driver seat. An electric device is put on the passenger's seat. An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of the
passenger seat.
The passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate if
the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
CAUTION
 To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in
the seat cushion:
 Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on them. Do not spill any liquids on the seats or under the seats.
 To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
 Adjust the seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks
with seat belts worn properly. If you place your child on the passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system properly
and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible.
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NOTE
 The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly.
 The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 se\
conds if the
electrostatic capacity on the passenger seat changes. The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the passenger
seat receives a severe impact. If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on a\
fter installing a
child-restraint system on the passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system
according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light still does not turn on, and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
 If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an o\
ccupant is seated
directly in the passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting
with their feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light remains turned on, slide the passenger seat as far back as
possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagn\
ostic system:
 Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front air bag sensors Air bag modules Side crash sensors Air bag/Seat belt pretensioner system warning light Seat belt pretensioners Related wiring
(With Passenger Occupant Classification System)
 Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Passenger occupant classification sensor Passenger occupant classification module
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.\
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ENG IG3 5 A —
2 ENG IG2 5 A —
3 HORN2 7.5 AHorn
4 C/U IG1 15 AFor protection of various circuits
5 ENG IG1 7.5 AEngine control system
6 — — —
7 INTERIOR 15 AOverhead light
8 ENG
B7.5 A
Engine control system
9 AUDIO2 15 AAudio system
10 METER1 10 AInstrument cluster
11 SRS1 7.5 AAir bag
12 — — —
13 RADIO 7.5 AAudio system
14 ENGINE3 20 AEngine control system
15 ENGINE1 10 AEngine control system
16 ENGINE2 15 AEngine control system
17 AUDIO1 25 AAudio system
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Owner Maintenance
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Fuse block (Left side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 RHT R 30 A —
2 RHT L 30 A —
3 — — —
4 — — —
5 F.OUTLET 15 AAccessory sockets
6 — — —
7 AT IND 7.5 AAT shift indicator
*
8 MIRROR 7.5 APower control mirror
9 R_DECK R 30 A —
10 R_DECK L 30 A —
11 F.WASHER 15 AWindshield washer
12 P.WINDOW 30 APower windows
13 — — —
14 SRS2/ESCL 15 A —
15 SEAT WARM 20 ASeat warmer
*
16 M.DEF 7.5 AMirror defogger*
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in sto\
res.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Before you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine parts or
accessories:Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle's performance
or safety systems. This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of
injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems: Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper
installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-
bag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fire in the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
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