Black plate (62,1)
CAUTION
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To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors
in the front seat bottoms:
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Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on
them.
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Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.
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To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
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Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
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If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system
properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-32).
NOTE
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The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger
front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if
luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the
vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds
if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.
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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after
installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint
system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Driver and front 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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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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