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Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

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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 
remains illuminated.

•

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

•

The air bags inflate.

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 on the front 
and rear window pillars

*

and along 

the roof edge

*

, 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

*Some models.

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