Mazda CX-5, Manual

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Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat.
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An electric device is put on the front passenger's seat.
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An additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of 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 OFF indicator light turns on.
CAUTION
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To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in
the front seat cushion:
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Do not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion 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 passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system properly
and slide the passenger seat as far back as possible within the position in which the
child-restraint system can be installed.
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 OFF indicator light may turn on 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 OFF indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds
if the electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.
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The air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.
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If the front passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light does not turn on after
installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your
child-restraint system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front
passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator light still does not turn on, install the
child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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