Black plate (78,1)
Monitoring and Maintenance
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Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
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SAS unit
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Front air bag sensor
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Air bag modules
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Side crash sensors
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Front seat belt pretensioners
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Related wiring
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Driver seat slide position sensor
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Front passenger seat weight sensors
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being
driven.
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Maintenance
The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs,
take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:
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The air bag system warning light flashes.
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The air bag system warning light remains illuminated.
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The air bag system warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
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The air bag system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35
minutes.
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The air bags have deployed.
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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For
more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to
“
Front passenger seat
weight sensors
”
(page 2-61).
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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