WARNING: Side Air Bag Storage Areas:
Attaching things to the seat in such a way as to cover the
outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an
accident the object could interfere with the side air bag, which
inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the
added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the
air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could
be cut open spewing exhaust. Do not hang net bags, map
pouches or back pads with side straps on the front seats.
Always keep the side air bag storage areas in your front seats
free to deploy in the event of a side collision.
WARNING: Using Seat Covers:
Using a seat cover on the front seats could be dangerous. In a
severe side collision, the seat covers could interfere with the
side air bag inflation and serious injuries could result. Never
use seat covers on the front seats.
To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, don’t place luggage
or other objects under the front seats.
WARNING: Seating Position with Side Air Bags:
Sitting too close to the side air bag storage compartments or
placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. A side air bag
inflates with great force and speed directly out of the outboard
shoulder of the front seat and expands along the front door on
the side the car is hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is
sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window in the
front seats or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front
seatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or
hanging out the driver’s-side window while driving could block
the side air bag and eliminate the advantages of supplemental
protection. Give the side air bags room to work by sitting in the
center of the front seats while the vehicle is moving with seat
belts worn properly.
2004 Mazda Tribute
(j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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