Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
lCrash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor
l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors
l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners
l Related wiring
l Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light l Driver seat slide position sensor
l Front passenger seat weight sensors
l Front passenger seat weight sensor control module l Front passenger seat belt buckle switch
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.
qMaintenance
The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:
lThe air bag system warning light flashes.
lThe air bag system warning light remains illuminated.
lThe air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON. l The air bag system warning beep sound is heard.
l The air bags have deployed.
l Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to “Front passenger seat weight sensors” (page
