Mazda Not a Manual manual QDriver and Passenger Buckle Switches

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

CAUTION

ØTo assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors in the seat bottoms:

ØDo not place sharp objects on the seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them.

ØDo not spill any liquids on the seats or under the seats.

ØTo allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:

ØAdjust the seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.

ØIf you place your child on the passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system properly and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible.

NOTE

lThe system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.

lThe passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.

lThe passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total

seated weight on the passenger seat changes.

lThe air bag seat belt pretensioner system warning light might illuminate if the passenger seat receives a severe impact.

lIf the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates when an adult is seated 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 still illuminates, slide the passenger seat as far back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

qDriver and Passenger Buckle Switches

The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.

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