Mazda mx-5 2008 Manual page 45

Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Switch
OFF position
ON position
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light comes on for a specified period of time.
If the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position, the indicator light
remains on to warn that the passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt
pretensioner system have been deactivated.
In addition to using the key to deactivate the passenger front and side air bags and the also
seat belt pretensioner system, the passenger front and side air bags and the also seat belt
pretensioner system is also deactivated and the passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light is illuminated automatically when the total seated weight on the passenger seat is less
than 30 kg (66 lb).
NOTE
Have the passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of
these conditions occur:
The indicator light does not illuminate for a specified period of time when the ignition switch is
l
turned to the ON position.
The indicator light does not remain on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the
l
passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the OFF position.
The indicator remains on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the passenger air bag
l
deactivation switch is in the ON position.
Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Indicator Light
ON
OFF
Passenger Front and Side
Air Bag Operation
Deactivate
Ready
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Passenger Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Deactivate
Ready
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