Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata, Manual

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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.
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The 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.
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The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total
seated weight on the passenger seat changes.
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You must deactivate the passenger air bag using the key (page 2-32) and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Driver and passenger buckle switches
The buckle switches on the seat belts detect whether or not the seat belts are securely
fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.
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How the Side Air Bags Work
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When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the side air bags and after the inflation, the side air bags
quickly deflate. However, the side air bag system for the passenger is designed to only
deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the passenger seat.
The side air bags will function only once. After that,
the side air bags will not work again
and must be replaced.
Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.
The side air bag will deploy only on the
side the vehicle receives the force of the
impact.
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Air Bag Activation/Deactivation
NOTE
If the passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the passenger seat is less than
approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not
deploy (page 2-38).
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Essential Safety Equipment
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Some models.
SRS Air Bags
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