*
1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint
system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
*
2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child
depending on the person's physique.
If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit
in the passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
The system may not work properly in an accident.
Type B
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by the
passenger occupant classifica-
tion system
Passenger air bag de-
activation indicator
light
Passenger front and
side air bags
Passenger seat belt
pretensioner system
Empty (Not occupied)
Deactivated Deactivated
A child is seated in a child-re-
straint system
*1
Deactivated Deactivated
Adult
*2
Turns
off
after a short
period of time.
Ready Ready
*
1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint
system, or a junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
*
2 If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child
depending on the person's physique.
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
SRS Air Bags
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