Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 59

NOTE
The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the passenger front and side
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air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other
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items are put on the passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes
suddenly.
The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds if the total
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seated weight on the passenger seat changes.
You must deactivate the passenger air bag using the key (page 2-39) and consult an Authorized
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Mazda Dealer.
qDriver and 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.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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