Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 36

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page36
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
If the passenger air bag deactivation
switch is in the OFF position, the
indicator light remains on to warn that the
passenger air bag has been deactivated.
NOTE
Have the passenger air bag deactivation
switch inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if any of these conditions
occur:
The indicator doesn't come on when
l
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
The indicator doesn't remain on
l
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the passenger air bag
deactivation switch is in the OFF
position.
The indicator remains on when the
l
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the passenger air bag
deactivation switch is in the ON
position.
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Form No.8T72-EA-04G
Black plate (36,1)
qTo Deactivate The Passenger Air
Bag
WARNING
Leaving the Key in the Passenger Air
Bag Deactivation Switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the
passenger air bag is dangerous. In an
accident, the passenger will not be
properly protected. Serious injuries or
even death could occur. To avoid
unintentional deactivation, always use
the same key to operate the passenger
air bag deactivation switch and the
ignition switch, that way you won't
leave the key in the passenger air bag
deactivation switch.
1. Insert the key into the switch.
2. Turn the key clockwise until the key
points to OFF.
3. Remove the key.
4. Make sure the air bag deactivation
indicator light remains on when the
ignition is in the ON position.
The passenger air bag will remain
deactivated until the passenger air bag
deactivation switch is turned to the ON
position.
qTo Ready The Passenger Air Bag
1. Insert the key into the switch.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise until the
key points to ON.
3. Remove the key.