How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?; Seating and Safety Restraints- Page 104

2005 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?

The side-curtain air bags (if
equipped) consists of the following:

An inflatable nylon curtain with a
gas generator concealed behind
the headliner and above the doors
(one on each side of vehicle).

A headliner designed to flex open
above the side doors to allow
side-curtain air bag deployment.

The same warning light,
electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front airbags.

Two crash sensors mounted at
lower B-Pillar (one on each side).

Two crash sensors located at the
c-pillar behind the rear doors
(one on each side).

Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).

The side-curtain air bags (if equipped), in combination with safety belts,
can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant
side impact collision or rollover event.

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seats. The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.

The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are designed to active when the
vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the RCM to
initiate side-curtain air bag (if equipped) inflation or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.

The side-curtain air bags are mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain
lateral collisions or rollover events, the side-curtain air bags will be
activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. In certain rollover
events, the side-curtain air bag (if equipped) on both sides of the vehicle
will be inflated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The side-curtain
air bags (if equipped) are designed to inflate between the side window

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  • An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of vehicle).
  • A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow side-curtain air bag deployment.
  • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags.
  • Two crash sensors mounted at lower B-Pillar (one on each side).
  • Two crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side).
  • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2005 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual - Page 104

  • How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?