Mazda 3 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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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The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might illuminate if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.
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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, fi rst, re-install your child-
restraint system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front
passenger air bag deactivation indicator light still does not illuminate, install the child-
restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates when an adult is
seated in the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting
with their feet on the fl oor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light still illuminates, move the passenger to the rear seat.
If sitting in the rear seat is not possible, slide the front passenger seat as far back as
possible. 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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