Essential Safety Equipment; Seat Belt Systems; Pretensioner Systems Warning - Page 38

2002 Mazda MPV Owners Manual

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner Systems Warning 
Light

If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner 
system is OK, the warning light comes on 
when the ignition switch is turned to the 
ON position or after the engine is cranked. 
After about 6 seconds it goes out.

A system malfunction is indicated when 
the warning light constantly flashes, stays 
on or doesn’t come on at all. If any of 
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer as soon as possible. The system 
may not work in an accident.

Modification or Testing of the 
Pretensioner System:
Modifying the components or wiring 
of the pretensioner system, including 
the use of electronic testing devices is 
dangerous. You could accidentally 
activate it or make it inoperable which 
would prevent it from activating in an 
accident. The occupants could be 
seriously injured. Never modify the 
components or wiring, or use 
electronic testing devices on the 
pretensioner system.

Pretensioner System Disposal:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner 
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is 
dangerous. Unless all safety 
procedures are followed, injury could 
result. Ask an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer how to safely dispose of the 
pretensioner system or how to scrap a 
pretensioner-equipped vehicle.

WARNING

NOTE

The pretensioner system will only 
activate in a moderate or greater 
frontal or near-frontal collision. It 
will not activate in side or rear 
impacts.

Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be 
released when the air bags and 
pretensioners deploy. This does not 
indicate a fire. This gas normally 
has no effect on occupants, 
however, those with sensitive skin 
may experience light skin irritation. 
If residue from the deployment of 
the air bags or the front pretensioner 
system gets on the skin or in the 
eyes, wash it off as soon as possible.

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  • The pretensioner system will only activate in a moderate or greater frontal or near-frontal collision.
  • Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy.

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