Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2162

SAFETY
AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS/SERVICE WARNINGS
Air Bag Module Inspection
Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may cause
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serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic
function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions.
Air Bag Module Handling
Handling a live (undeployed) air bag module that is pointed toward your body could result in serious
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injury if the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy). When carrying a live (undeployed) air
bag module, point the deployment surface away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it
operates (deploys).
A live (undeployed) air bag module placed with its deployment surface to ground is dangerous. If the air
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bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy), it could cause serious injury. Always place a live
(undeployed) air bag module with its deployment surface up.
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