Mazda Mazda3 2019 Owner's Manual page 71

▼ Switch Positions
Before driving, always confirm that the
front passenger air bag deactivation switch
is in the appropriate position using the
auxiliary key according to your
requirements.
WARNING
Do not leave the key in the front passenger
air bag deactivation switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the front
passenger air bag is dangerous. In an
accident, the front passenger will not be
properly protected. Serious injuries or even
death could occur. To avoid unintentional
deactivation, always use the auxiliary key
stored in the transmitter body currently
being used to operate the front passenger
air bag deactivation switch. After
deactivating the air bag, put the auxiliary
key back into the transmitter body. That
way you will not leave the key in the front
passenger air bag deactivation switch.
NOTE
After operating the front passenger air
bag deactivation switch, put the auxiliary
key back into the transmitter body.
OFF
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag
and front passenger seat belt pretensioners
do not operate.
Switching to OFF position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger
air bag deactivation switch and turn the
key clockwise until the key points to
OFF.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation
indicator light remains illuminated
when the ignition is switched ON.
The front passenger front and side air bags
and also the seat belt pretensioner system
will remain deactivated until the front
passenger air bag deactivation switch is
turned to the ON position.
ON
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag
and front passenger seat belt pretensioners
operate. Activate the system only when a
child-restraint system is not installed on
the front passenger seat.
Switching to ON position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger
air bag deactivation switch and turn the
key anticlockwise until the key points
to ON.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation
indicator light remains illuminated
when the ignition is switched ON. The
air bag deactivation indicator light
turns off after a short period of time.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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