Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 53

MX-5_8CC1-EA-11F_Edition2 Page53
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In severe collisions such as those described previously in SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front collision detection:
The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be
detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Impacts involving trees or poles
Limitations to side collision detection:
The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as
severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
Side impacts involving trees or poles
Form No.8CC1-EA-11F
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
Frontal offset impact to the vehicle
Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate
Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles
Black plate (53,1)
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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