Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch
Do not deactivate the front passenger air bag unnecessarily:
Unnecessary deactivation of the front passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off unnecessarily, the front passenger will not receive the added protection of the air bag. Serious injuries or even death could occur. With the exception of installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, do not turn the air bag deactivation switch to the OFF position.
The front passenger air bag deactivation switch should be used to deactivate the front passenger front and side air bags and also the front passenger seat belt pretensioner system if installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.
When the ignition is switched ON, both front passenger air bag deactivation indicator lights illuminate regardless of the front passenger air bag deactivation switch position. The indicator light turns off after a specified period of time, then turns on/off depending on the conditions as indicated in the following table.
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Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch |
Front Passenger Seat/Side Air Bag, Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Operation Condition |
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light |
|---|---|---|
|
OFF position  |
Deactivate |
 |
|
ON position  |
Ready |
 Turns off after a short period of time. |
Have the front passenger air bag deactivation switch inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) if any of these conditions occur:
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate for a specified period of time when the ignition is switched ON.
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The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn off after a short period of time when the ignition is switched ON (front passenger air bag deactivation switch is in ON position).
