Mazda 2005 MPV Owner's Manual page 81

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page81
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Limitations to front air bag activation
Depending on the severity of impact, the
front air bags may not inflate in the
following cases:
Impacts involving trees or poles cause
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severe cosmetic damage but may not
have enough impact to activate the air
bag.
Frontal offset impact to the vehicle
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may not provide the stopping force
necessary for air bag deployment.
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.
Form No.8T50-EA-04G
Black plate (81,1)
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Non-activation of front air bags
Front air bags will not normally inflate in
the following cases:
Collision from the rear.
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Impact to the side, but it may deploy
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the side air bags.
Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side
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air bags but not the front air bags.
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