Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 97

the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector, always turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min
or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
Connecting the SAS control module connector with the SAS control module not securely fixed to
the vehicle is dangerous. The sensor in the SAS control module could send an electrical signal to the
air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts. This will operate (deploy) the air bags and pre-
tensioner seat belts, which may result in serious injury. Therefore, before connecting the connector,
securely fix the SAS control module to the vehicle.
Because a sensor is built into the SAS control module, once the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts
have operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the SAS control module must be
replaced with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or
deformation. The used SAS control module may have been damaged internally, which may cause
improper operation. If the SAS control module is reused, the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts
may not operate (deploy) normally, which could result in a serious accident. Always replace the
SAS control module with a new one. The SAS control module cannot be bench-checked or self-
checked.
CRASH ZONE SENSOR HANDLING
Removing the crash zone sensor or disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector with the ignition
switch at the ON position can activate the crash zone sensor and operate (deploy) the air bags and
pre-tensioner seat belts, which may cause serious injury. Before removing the crash zone sensor or
disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector, always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup
power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
If the crash zone sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the air bags and pre-
tensioner seat belts may accidentally operate (deploy) and cause injury, or the system may fail to
operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the crash zone sensor to shock or
disassemble the sensor.
Because a sensor is built into the crash zone sensor, once the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts
have operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the crash zone sensor must be replaced
with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation. If
the crash zone sensor is reused, the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts may not operate (deploy)
normally, which could result in a serious accident. Always replace the crash zone sensor with a new
one. The crash zone sensor cannot be bench-checked or self-checked.
SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR HANDLING
Removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector with the
ignition switch at the ON position can activate the side air bag sensor and operate (deploy) the side
air bag, which may cause serious injury. Before removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting
the side air bag sensor connector, always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, disconnect
the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the
SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag may
accidentally operate (deploy) and cause injury, or the system may fail to operate normally and
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