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M How the Air Bags Work
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force,
an electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the air bags quickly
deflate.
The air bags will function only once. After that, the air bags will not work again and
must be replaced.
Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems.
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
The front air bags will deploy
only on the frontal impact.
The curtain air bag will deploy only on the side
the vehicle receives the force of the impact.
The side and curtain air bags will deploy together
on the same side.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
The side air bag will deploy only on the side
the vehicle receives the force of the impact.
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