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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Air Bags without Seat Belts:
Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.
Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be
expected to inflate only in collisions with frontal or near frontal forces that are at
least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.
Rear-Facing Child-Restraint System:
When a rear-facing child-restraint system is installed on the passenger’s seat and the
passenger air bag deactivation switch is not in the OFF position, it is extremely
dangerous. In an accident, the air bag could inflate and cause serious injuries or even
death to the child in the rear-facing child-restraint system. When using a rear-facing
child-restraint system, always set the passenger air bag deactivation switch to OFF
position.
Seating Position with Air Bags:
Sitting too close to the air bag modules or placing hands or feet on them is extremely
dangerous. Air bags inflate with great force and speed. Serious injuries could occur if
someone is too close. The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering
wheel. The passenger should keep both feet on the floor. Seat occupants should adjust
their seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with
seat belts worn properly.
Air Bag Modules:
Attaching an object to the air bag modules or placing something in front of them is
dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with air bag inflation and injure
the occupants.
Always keep the air bag modules free of objects.
Hot Air Bag Inflators:
Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the
steering wheel or the dashboard are very hot. You could get burned. Don ’t touch the
internal components of the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.
WARNING
Deploying air bag
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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Installation of Front-End Equipment:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor
system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could
prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Occupants could be seriously
injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.
Suspension Adjustment:
Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don ’t make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electric equipment on or near system components or wiring.
NOTE
• When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may
cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
• Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner
’s Manual, is
important.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger
air bag deactivation switch. The switch is
located in the center console. The switch
must be used to deactivate the passenger
air bag and the passenger seat belt
pretensioner system when the occupant of
the passenger seat fits into one of the
following categories (as described in the
request form for the air bag on-off switch,
the appendix B to part 595 of National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[NHTSA]):
•Infants (less than one year old; for all
types of restraint, but particularly the
rear-facing child restraint.)
• Children aged 1 to 12
• People with certain medical conditions
which, according to his/her physician,
could be adversely affected by air-bag
activation For more government release information
on air bag deactivation, contact your
Authorized Mazda Dealer for the
occupant categories as described in the
request form for the air bag deactivation
switch in the NHTSA rules.
The air bag deactivation switch turns off
the passenger air bag. Make sure the
passenger air bag deactivation switch is in
the ON position except when a passenger
fitting the previous categories occupies
the front passenger seat.
Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Switch
Unnecessary Deactivation of
Passenger Air Bag:
Unnecessary deactivation of the
passenger air bag is dangerous. If
turned off unnecessarily, the
passenger will not receive the added
protection of the air bag. Serious
injuries or even death could occur.
With the exception of passengers
fitting the categories described below,
do not turn the air bag deactivation
switch to the OFF position.
WARNING
Passenger Air
Bag
Deactivation Switch Passenger Air
Bag Operation Air Bag
Deactivation
Indicator Light
OFF position
Deactivate ON
ON position Ready OFF
ON
OFF
Air bag deactivation switch
Deactivation indicatoir
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light comes on for
about 6 seconds.
If the passenger air bag deactivation
switch is in the OFF position, the
indicator light remains on to warn that the
passenger air bag has been deactivated.
To Deactivate The Passenger Air
Bag
1. Insert the key into the switch.
2. Turn the key clockwise until the key
points to OFF.
3. Remove the key.
4. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains on when the
ignition is in the ON position.
The passenger air bag will remain
deactivated until the passenger air bag
deactivation switch is turned to the ON
position.
NOTE
Have the passenger air bag
deactivation switch inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if any of
these conditions occur:
• The indicator doesn
’t come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
• The indicator doesn
’t remain on
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the passenger air
bag deactivation switch is in the
OFF position.
• The indicator remains on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the passenger air bag
deactivation switch is in the ON
position.
Leaving the Key in the Passenger Air
Bag Deactivation Switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the
passenger air bag is dangerous. In an
accident, the passenger will not be
properly protected. Serious injuries or
even death could occur. To avoid
unintentional deactivation, always
use the same key to operate the
passenger air bag deactivation switch
and the ignition switch, that way you
won
’t leave the key in the passenger
air bag deactivation switch.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag
systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
• SAS unit
• Crash sensor
• Air bag modules
• Seat belt pretensioners
• Related wiring
• Passenger air bag deactivation switch
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the systems ’ readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position and continues while
the vehicle is being driven.

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
If the air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
is normal, the warning light illuminates
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position or after the engine is cranked.
After about 6 seconds it goes out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light constantly flashes,
illuminates or doesn
’t illuminate at all
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. If any of these occur, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in an
accident.
Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
performs all servicing and repairs.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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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 dashboard, the steering
wheel or parts 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
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Doors and Locks
The keys operate all locks.
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.
Also write down the code number and
keep it in another safe and handy place,
but not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code
number ready.Keys
Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. They could play with power
windows or other controls, or even
make the vehicle move. Don’t leave
the keys in your vehicle with children
and keep them in a place where your
children will not find or play with
them.
NOTE
(With immobilizer system)
Refer to Immobilizer System (page
3-29) for information regarding keys
and engine starting on vehicles
equipped with the immobilizer
system.
WARNING
Key code number plate
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

TransmitterLock button
To lock the doors, press the LOCK button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
To confirm that all the doors have been
locked, press the LOCK button again
within 5 seconds. If they are closed and
locked, the horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
Unlock button
To unlock the driver
’s door, press the
UNLOCK button and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all the doors, press the
UNLOCK button again within 5 seconds
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
Trunk button
To open the trunk, press the button.
NOTE
•(U.S.A.)

This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• (CANADA)

This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry CANADA. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
NOTE
If the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
are pressed sequentially, the hazard
warning lights may not flash correctly.
Panic button Lock button
Trunk button Unlock button
NOTE
Confirm that all the doors are locked
visually or audibly by use of the
double click.
NOTE
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors will automatically lock if one
of the doors is not opened within about
30 seconds.
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