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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

When the ignition switch is turned to the 
ON position, the passenger air bag 
deactivation indicator light comes on for 
about 6 seconds.
If the passenger air bag deactivation 
switch is in the OFF position, the 
indicator light remains on to warn that the 
passenger air bag has been deactivated.

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To Deactivate The Passenger Air 
Bag

1. Insert the key into the switch.

2. Turn the key clockwise until the key 

points to OFF.

3. Remove the key.

4. Make sure the air bag deactivation 

indicator light remains on when the 
ignition is in the ON position.

The passenger air bag will remain 
deactivated until the passenger air bag 
deactivation switch is turned to the ON 
position.

NOTE

Have the passenger air bag 
deactivation switch inspected by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of 
these conditions occur:

•

The indicator doesn’t come on 
when the ignition switch is turned to 
the ON position.

•

The indicator doesn’t remain on 
when the ignition switch is in the 
ON position and the passenger air 
bag deactivation switch is in the 
OFF position.

•

The indicator remains on when the 
ignition switch is in the ON position 
and the passenger air bag 
deactivation switch is in the ON 
position.

Leaving the Key in the Passenger Air 
Bag Deactivation Switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the 
passenger air bag is dangerous. In an 
accident, the passenger will not be 
properly protected. Serious injuries or 
even death could occur. To avoid 
unintentional deactivation, always 
use the same key to operate the 
passenger air bag deactivation switch 
and the ignition switch, that way you 
won’t leave the key in the passenger 
air bag deactivation switch.

WARNING

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