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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

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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:

•

The air bag system warning light 
flashes.

•

The air bag system warning light stays 
on.

•

The air bag system warning light stays 
off when the ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position.

•

The air bags inflate.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the 
systems is dangerous. An air bag 
could accidentally activate or become 
disabled. This could cause serious 
injuries. Never tamper with the 
systems and always have an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all 
servicing and repairs.

WARNING

Damaged Air Bag Sensors:
Driving with damaged air bag sensors 
is dangerous. A collision, even one 
not strong enough to inflate the air 
bags, could damage the sensors. If 
there was a subsequent collision, a 
damaged sensor would not inflate the 
air bags. Always have an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag 
systems after a collision.

Removing Interior Parts:
Removing any components such as 
the front seat, front dashboard, the 
steering wheel or parts containing air 
bag parts or sensors is dangerous. 
These parts contain essential air bag 
parts. The air bag could accidentally 
activate and cause serious injuries. 
Always have an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer remove these parts.

Air Bag Disposal:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a 
vehicle with live air bags in it can be 
extremely dangerous. Unless all 
safety procedures are followed, injury 
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air 
bag or how to scrap an air bag 
equipped vehicle.

WARNING

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