2011 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:- Page 123

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or
lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:

Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or

hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check Passenger Airbag Disable Indicator for proper airbag Status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.

In case there is a problem with the
front passenger sensing system, the
airbag readiness lamp in the
instrument cluster will stay lit.

If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:

The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.

If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
the following steps to remove the obstruction:

Pull the vehicle over.

Turn the vehicle off.

Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).

Restart the vehicle.

Wait at least 2 minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is no
longer illuminated

If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not
be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized Mazda dealer. Ask the front seat occupant
to sit in a rear seat until the air bag system if checked by the authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Mazda Customer

Seating and Safety Restraints

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  • Pull the vehicle over.
  • Turn the vehicle off.
  • Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.
  • Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
  • Restart the vehicle.
  • Wait at least 2 minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.