How Do The Side-Curtain Air Bags (If Equipped) Work? - Mazda 2005 Tribute Owner's Manual

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
objects in the deployment path of the inflatable side-curtain air
bags (if equipped).

How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?

The side-curtain air bags (if
equipped) consists of the following:
• An inflatable nylon curtain with a
gas generator concealed behind
the headliner and above the doors
(one on each side of vehicle).
• A headliner designed to flex open
above the side doors to allow
side-curtain air bag deployment.
• The same warning light,
electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front airbags.
• Two crash sensors mounted at
lower B-Pillar (one on each side).
• Two crash sensors located at the
c-pillar behind the rear doors
(one on each side).
• Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped), in combination with seat belts,
can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant
side impact collision or rollover event.
Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seats. The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are designed to active when the
vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the RCM to
initiate side-curtain air bag (if equipped) inflation or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
The side-curtain air bags are mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain
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