Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 63

Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system in ates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag in ates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or passenger's head and chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"
(page 2-44 ).
(With Passenger Occupant Classi cation System)
In addition, the passenger side bag is designed to only deploy when the passenger occupant
classi cation sensor detects a passenger sitting on the passenger's seat. For details, refer to
the passenger occupant classi cation system (page 2-47 ).
Warning Light/Beep
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-42 .
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-49 .
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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