WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver; should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS; How does the side air bag system work?- Page 107

2003 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver

should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS

is provided.

How does the side air bag system work?

The side air bag system consists of

the following:

An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)

with a gas generator concealed

behind the outboard bolster of

the driver and front passenger

seatbacks.

A special seat cover designed to

allow airbag deployment.

The same warning light,

electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags.

The two side sensors are located on the lower portion of the b-pillar.

NOTE:

A side air bag, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce

the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact

collision.
The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the

front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected

by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not

occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel

and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in

side impact collisions.
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral

deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit

that initiates air bag inflation.
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that

something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal,

near-frontal or opposite side collisions, unless the collision causes

sufficient lateral deceleration.

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  • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
  • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.
  • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags.
  • The two side sensors are located on the lower portion of the b-pillar.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2003 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual - Page 107

  • WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. How does the side air bag system work?