Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 40

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page40
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Rear-ending or running under a truck's
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tail gate may not provide the stopping
force necessary for air bag deployment.
Non-activation of air bags
Air bags will not normally inflate in the
following cases:
Collision from the rear.
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Impact to the side.
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Vehicle roll-over.
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Form No.8T72-EA-04G
Black plate (40,1)
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag
systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
SAS unit
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Crash sensor
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Air bag modules
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Seat belt pretensioners
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Related wiring
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Passenger air bag deactivation switch
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A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the systems' readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position and continues while
the vehicle is being driven.
qAir Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is normal, the warning light illuminates
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position or after the engine is cranked.
After about 6 seconds it goes out.