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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

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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

•

Air bag modules

•

Side crash sensor

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•

Front seat belt pretensioners

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Related wiring

•

Driver seat slide position sensor

•

Front passenger seat weight sensors

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Driver and front passenger seat belt 
buckle switches

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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Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System Warning 
Light

If the air bag/front 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.

A system malfunction is indicated when 
the warning light constantly flashes, 
illuminates or doesn’t illuminate at all 
when the ignition switch is turned to the 
ON position. If any of these occur, do not 
allow a person to sit on the front 
passenger seat and consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The 
system may not work in an accident.

Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the 
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner 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

*Some models.

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