Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 58

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qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is working properly, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. The warning light turns
off after a specified period of time.
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If either of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
Form No.8V80-EA-06F
Black plate (57,1)
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
qMaintenance
The air bag systems do not require regular
maintenance. But if any of the following
occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:
The air bag system warning light
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flashes.
The air bag system warning light
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remains illuminated.
The air bag system warning light does
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not illuminate when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position.
The air bags have deployed.
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Passenger air bag deactivation
l
indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or does not illuminate
as indicated in the chart or when you
manually deactivate the passenger air
bag with the key.
For more details about passenger air
bag deactivation, refer to:
Passenger seat weight sensors (page
l
2-37)
Passenger air bag deactivation
l
switch (page 2-30)
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