Mazda 2013 CX-9, Owner'S Manual

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Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:
When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat
weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the
unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner system in an accident and may cause serious injury. Increasing the total
seated weight on the front passenger seat could result in the front passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system deployment in an accident under
the following conditions, for example:
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Luggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
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A rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.
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A rear passenger steps on the front passenger seat rails with their feet.
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Luggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
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Heavy items are placed in the seatback map pocket.
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The seat is washed.
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Liquids are spilled on the seat.
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The front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items
placed behind it.
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The front passenger seatback contacts the second-row seat.
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Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver
seat.
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Any accessories which might increase the total seated weight on the front
passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
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
2-46).
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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